For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative public middle schools serving 574 students in Alaska.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska are Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Mat-su Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Alaska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Youth Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Lower Kuskokwim School Dist
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-5200
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Revilla Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Baranof Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Marathon School
Alternative School
405 Marathon Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 335-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Alaska include Golden Heart Academy, Bethel Youth Facility and Mat-su Secondary School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Alaska?
9 alternative public middle schools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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