Boreal Sun Charter School vs Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 507 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
Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science
Kenai · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
| Measure | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 159 | #84 of 159 |
| National rank | #12784 of 50,301 | #24903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 201 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Fairbanks | Kenai |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boreal Sun Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 50.4).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 38.5%).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.3).
- •Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is the larger school with 205 students compared with 201.
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 Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
On the Success Index (US), Boreal Sun Charter School ranks higher (67.9 vs 50.4 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 Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science?
About 507 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Kenai in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boreal Sun Charter School and Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science rank in Alaska?
Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 and Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Science is 84th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).