Chinook Montessori Charter School vs Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.1 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
Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
7,876 students
| Measure | Chinook Montessori Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska | Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #78 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #23164 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 158 | 7,876 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 7,876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 119.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 119.3).
- •Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is the larger school with 7,876 students compared with 158.
- •Chinook Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) 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 Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chinook Montessori Charter School and Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA)?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Montessori Charter School: 158. Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA): 7,876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Montessori Charter School and Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) rank in Alaska?
Chinook Montessori Charter School is 78th of 159 and Interior Distance Education of Alaska (IDEA) is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).