Bear Valley Elementary vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Valley Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
316 students
North Star Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
| Measure | Bear Valley Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | North Star Elementary Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 159 | #158 of 159 |
| National rank | #5065 of 50,301 | #49839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 316 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 105.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 14% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 8.3).
- •Bear Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 14%).
- •Bear Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 17%).
- •Bear Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 105.4%).
- •North Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •North Star Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 316.
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 Bear Valley Elementary better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Valley Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 8.3 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 Bear Valley Elementary and North Star Elementary?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Valley Elementary: 316. North Star Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Valley Elementary and North Star Elementary rank in Alaska?
Bear Valley Elementary is 8th of 159 and North Star Elementary is 158th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).