Fairbanks North Star Borough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,387 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (there are 37 public schools, serving 22,943 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is same as the Alaska private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
83% of private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairbanks North Star Borough Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Fairbanks Montessori Association
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2014 30th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(650) 906-1950
Map of Monroe Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
615 Monroe Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2044
Map of Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 313-3062
Map of Sprucetree Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Map of Aurora Tutoring School & Resource Center
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Christian
201 Old Steese Hwy # 6
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-8852
Map of Bible Baptist Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 29 students
Baptist
32 Adak Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-1407
Map of Fairhill Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
101 City Lights Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(190) 745-7216
Far North Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 378-2476
Map of Golden Heart Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1811 Farmers Loop Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-0975
Map of North Pole Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2936 Badger Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
Map of Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2980 Davis Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-9466
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hamilton Acres Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
Baptist
138 Farewell Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5995

Overview

Category
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

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Private schools up 1 in Fairbanks North Star County, rising from 11 in 2016 to 12 in 2025.
# Students
1,387 Students
6,932 Students

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Average students fell 25 in the county, from 140 in 2019 to 115 in 2025, while Alaska was 122 and the U.S. 179 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
28%
23%

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Students of color fell 16 points in Fairbanks North Star County private schools, from 44% in 2021 to 28% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,775
$7,673
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
93%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.61

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Diversity score fell 8 points in Fairbanks North Star private schools, from 0.72 in 2021 to 0.64 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
110 Students
406 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
6%

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# Asian Students
34 Students
191 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%

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Hispanic share fell sharply in Fairbanks North Star County private schools, from 29% in 2020-2021 to 6% in 2024-2025.
# Black Students
52 Students
145 Students
% Black Students
4%
2%

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# White Students
644 Students
3,730 Students
% White Students
55%
54%

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White share jumped 16 points in the county, rising from 39% in 2021 to 55% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
259 Students
2,151 Students
% of Others Students
22%
31%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
The top ranked private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK include Sprucetree Montessori School, Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks, and Fairbanks Montessori Association.
How many private schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
12 private schools are located in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
How diverse are private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Fairbanks North Star Borough private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Alaska private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Fairbanks North Star Borough go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
83% of private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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