Denali Montessori Elementary vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 417 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denali Montessori Elementary
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students
University Park Elementary
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Denali Montessori Elementary Anchorage, Alaska | University Park Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 159 | #80 of 159 |
| National rank | #33653 of 50,301 | #23725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| city | Anchorage | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 37.5).
- •University Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •University Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 74%).
- •Denali Montessori Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.2).
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 Denali Montessori Elementary better than University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary ranks higher (52.1 vs 37.5 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 Denali Montessori Elementary and University Park Elementary?
About 417 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denali Montessori Elementary: 361. University Park Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denali Montessori Elementary and University Park Elementary rank in Alaska?
Denali Montessori Elementary is 117th of 159 and University Park Elementary is 80th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).