Raven School vs Watershed Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raven School
Fairbanks · Public other · Grades PK–12
3,687 students
Watershed Charter School
Fairbanks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
200 students
| Measure | Raven School Fairbanks, Alaska | Watershed Charter School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #7 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #4805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 3,687 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 3,687 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 127.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 72% |
| city | Fairbanks | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watershed Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 20%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Watershed Charter School does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 127.1).
- •Raven School is the larger school with 3,687 students compared with 200.
- •Raven School is a public school while Watershed Charter School is a charter 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 Raven School better than Watershed Charter 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 Raven School and Watershed Charter School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fairbanks and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raven School: 3,687. Watershed Charter School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raven School and Watershed Charter School rank in Alaska?
Raven School is unranked and Watershed Charter School is 7th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).