Denali Montessori Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 362 students. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.
Denali Montessori has a relatively diverse student body, with 40.06% White, 5.8% African American, 14.36% Hispanic, 5.52% Asian, 10.22% Native American, 4.97% Pacific Islander, and 19.06% two or more races. Academically, the school consistently performs above the Anchorage School District and Alaska state averages in assessments like ASA/Science, STAR/English Language Arts, and STAR/Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, Denali Montessori had 56.25% proficiency in ASA/Science, compared to 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for Alaska.
Denali Montessori's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 39th out of 133 Alaska elementary schools for White students and 35th out of 68 for multi-racial students in STAR/English Language Arts. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Rogers Park Elementary and Orion Elementary School. Overall, Denali Montessori stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced public magnet school within the Anchorage School District.
Students at Denali Montessori Elementary are 40% White, 19% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 6% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander.
Anchorage School District
Students who attend Denali Montessori Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Central Middle School of ScienceHigh : West High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Denali Montessori Elementary.
Denali Montessori Elementary ranks 86th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.