Boreal Sun Charter School vs Watershed Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 6.5 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
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Watershed Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 159 | #7 of 159 |
| National rank | #12784 of 50,301 | #4805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 201 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watershed Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 67.9).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 26.4%).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.2).
- •Boreal Sun Charter School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Watershed Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Watershed Charter School ranks higher (80.4 vs 67.9 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 Watershed Charter School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boreal Sun Charter School: 201. Watershed Charter School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boreal Sun Charter School and Watershed Charter School rank in Alaska?
Boreal Sun Charter School is 26th of 159 and Watershed Charter School is 7th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).