Boreal Sun Charter School vs Chinook Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
201 students
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
158 students
| Measure | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Chinook Montessori Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 159 | #78 of 159 |
| National rank | #12784 of 50,301 | #23164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 201 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 52.8).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.3).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 158.
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 Boreal Sun Charter School better than Chinook Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 52.8 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 Boreal Sun Charter School and Chinook Montessori Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Chinook Montessori Charter School: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boreal Sun Charter School and Chinook Montessori Charter School rank in Alaska?
Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 and Chinook Montessori Charter School is 78th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).