Northern Lights ABC K-8 School vs Polaris K-12 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1000 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School
Anchorage · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
Polaris K-12 School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades K–12
483 students
| Measure | Northern Lights ABC K-8 School Anchorage, Alaska | Polaris K-12 School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #19 of 159 | – |
| National rank | #10813 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 582 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.0).
- •Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 483.
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 Northern Lights ABC K-8 School better than Polaris K-12 School?
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 Northern Lights ABC K-8 School and Polaris K-12 School?
About 1000 m in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School: 582. Polaris K-12 School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lights ABC K-8 School and Polaris K-12 School rank in Alaska?
Northern Lights ABC K-8 School is 19th of 159 and Polaris K-12 School is unranked among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).