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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Top-Rated Anchorage Public Schools

 
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Chugach Optional Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Northern Lights ABC K 8 SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
South Anchorage High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Steller Secondary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Bear Valley Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Anchorage?

AnchorageAlaskaU.S.
Median household income $64,251 $60,356 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)114% 114% 100%
Unemployment 4% 7% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)633
Days per year with some sun: 126
Days per year with some precipitation: 122		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 280,821

Recent Parent Reviews

Bayshore Elementary School

4 out of 5 stars
6 days ago

I have had 2 children at Bayshore and have found it to be an excellent, community-based...

Susitna Elementary School

19 days ago

My child is in the optional school at Susitna. We are satisfied with most aspects of t...

Heritage Christian Schools

4 out of 5 stars
27 days ago

I'm a former student and loved attending Heritage. It was a good well rounded educatio...

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