Best Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 881 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK are Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public charter school average of 39% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough (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.
Chinook Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3002 International St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-5020
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Boreal Sun Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2404 S Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5444
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Discovery Peak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2880 Hurst Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0136
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK include Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School and Boreal Sun Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
5 public charter schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Fairbanks North Star Borough public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Alaska public charter schools average of 39% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough include: Boreal Sun Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School, Chinook Montessori Charter School vs. Watershed Charter School

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