Best public middle schools in the Anchorage metro area

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July 10, 2025
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Best public middle schools in the Anchorage metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Anchorage metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here.

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#7. Anchorage Stream Academy

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Anchorage School District, AK
- Enrollment: 179 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#6. Goldenview Middle School

- School grades: 7-8
- Location: Anchorage School District, AK
- Enrollment: 668 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#5. Academy Charter School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, AK
- Enrollment: 267 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#4. AKChoice K-12 Learning

- School grades: K-12
- Location: Anchorage School District, AK
- Enrollment: 273 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#3. Northern Lights ABC K-8 School

- School grades: PK, K-8
- Location: Anchorage School District, AK
- Enrollment: 572 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#2. Eagle Academy Charter School

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Anchorage School District, AK
- Enrollment: 205 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. American Charter Academy

- School grades: K-12
- Location: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, AK
- Enrollment: 197 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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