Barnette Magnet School vs Boreal Sun Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnette Magnet School
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
| Measure | Barnette Magnet School Fairbanks, Alaska | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 159 | #26 of 159 |
| National rank | #21217 of 50,301 | #12784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 417 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 55.6).
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 29.5%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Barnette Magnet School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 201.
- •Barnette Magnet School is a public school while Boreal Sun Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnette Magnet School better than Boreal Sun Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 55.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnette Magnet School and Boreal Sun Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnette Magnet School: 417. Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnette Magnet School and Boreal Sun Charter School rank in Alaska?
Barnette Magnet School is 69th of 159 and Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).