For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,871 students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in Abbott Loop are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Trailside Elementary School and Polaris K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Polaris K-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Ashwood St
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8700
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Service High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5577 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Kasuun Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Hanshew Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10121 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-1561
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9911 Lake Otis Pwky
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5450
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK include Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Trailside Elementary School and Polaris K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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