Best 99709 Alaska Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 339 students in 99709, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK are Watershed Charter School and Effie Kokrine Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 99709 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in 99709, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter school average of 39% (majority American Indian).

Best 99709, AK Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watershed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4975 Decathlon Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 374-9350
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Effie Kokrine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Loftus Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-0958
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 99709, AK include Watershed Charter School and Effie Kokrine Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 99709?
2 public charter schools are located in 99709.
What is the racial composition of students in 99709?
99709 public charter schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public charter schools average of 39% (majority American Indian).

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