Chugach Optional Elementary vs Steller Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chugach Optional Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
Steller Secondary School
Anchorage · Public high · Grades 6–12
305 students
| Measure | Chugach Optional Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | Steller Secondary School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 159 | #7 of 49 |
| National rank | #10506 of 50,301 | #5934 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 275 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chugach Optional Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 59.5).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Steller Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Chugach Optional Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.8).
- •Steller Secondary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 275.
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 Chugach Optional Elementary better than Steller Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chugach Optional Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 59.5 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 Chugach Optional Elementary and Steller Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chugach Optional Elementary: 275. Steller Secondary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chugach Optional Elementary and Steller Secondary School rank in Alaska?
Chugach Optional Elementary is 18th of 159 and Steller Secondary School is 7th of 49 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).