Bayshore Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 428 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in the state, with a strong focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population.
Bayshore Elementary's academic performance is significantly above the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 52.27% of students proficient or better in STAR/English Language Arts, compared to 35.51% for the Anchorage School District and 31.5% for the state of Alaska. The school's performance is particularly strong in science, with 61.02% of students proficient or better in ASA/Science, compared to 38.66% for the district and 36.94% for the state. Bayshore's diverse student population, which includes 47.43% White, 1.4% African American, 7.71% Hispanic, 11.68% Asian, 8.18% Native American, 2.57% Pacific Islander, and 21.03% two or more races, also performs well across different subgroups.
Compared to nearby schools in the Anchorage School District, Bayshore Elementary significantly outperforms its peers in academic achievement. For example, in 2023-2024, Bayshore had 60.46% of students proficient or better in STAR/Mathematics for all grades, compared to only 18.75% at Northwood ABC and 27.66% at Gladys Wood Elementary. The school's relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, combined with its high academic performance, suggests that factors such as funding, resources, and teacher quality may play a significant role in Bayshore's success.
Students at Bayshore Elementary are 47% White, 21% Two or more races, 12% Asian, 8% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Bayshore Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Mears Middle SchoolHigh : Dimond High School
Bayshore Elementary ranks 18th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Bayshore Elementary.