For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,452 students in Soldotna, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Soldotna, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Soldotna, AK are Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Connections and River City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Soldotna, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Soldotna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Soldotna, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soldotna Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
158 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-9221
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
River City Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Soldotna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Redoubt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
486 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 E Poppy Lane
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Soldotna High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Marydale Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Soldotna, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Soldotna, AK include Soldotna Montessori Charter School, Connections and River City Academy.
How many public schools are located in Soldotna?
8 public schools are located in Soldotna.
What percentage of students in Soldotna go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Soldotna are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Soldotna?
Soldotna public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Soldotna are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Soldotna include: Soldotna Montessori Charter School vs. Redoubt Elementary School, Soldotna Elementary School vs. Redoubt Elementary School, Redoubt Elementary School vs. Soldotna Elementary School
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