Chinook Montessori Charter School vs Denali Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
158 students
Denali Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Chinook Montessori Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Denali Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 159 | #128 of 159 |
| National rank | #23164 of 50,301 | #39253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 158 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 28.9).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Denali Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Denali Elementary is the larger school with 300 students compared with 158.
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Denali Elementary is a public 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 Chinook Montessori Charter School better than Denali Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chinook Montessori Charter School ranks higher (52.8 vs 28.9 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 Chinook Montessori Charter School and Denali Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Montessori Charter School: 158. Denali Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Montessori Charter School and Denali Elementary rank in Alaska?
Chinook Montessori Charter School is 78th of 159 and Denali Elementary is 128th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).