For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 557 students in 99506, AK.
The top ranked public schools in 99506, AK are Orion Elementary School and Aurora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99506 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 99506, AK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99506, AK Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
99506, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mt. Iliamna Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4140 Eaker Avenue
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Grades: PK-3
| 108 students
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99506, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99506, AK include Orion Elementary School and Aurora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99506, AK?
2 public schools are located in 99506, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in 99506, AK?
99506, AK public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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