Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 935 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downtown are Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t. and Alternative Learning Systems.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Fairbanks, AK public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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