FAIRBANKS B.E.S.T.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T. is a public school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 292 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade.
Fairbanks B.E.S.T. (Building Educational Success Together) is an alternative, parent-directed homeschool program operating under the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Designed to provide families with maximum flexibility, the program allows parents to serve as the primary educators for their children while receiving support, curriculum resources, and academic guidance from certified district teachers. It serves a diverse range of students from kindergarten through 12th grade, offering a personalized approach that blends home-based instruction with the stability and infrastructure of the local public school system.
Beyond its academic structure, Fairbanks B.E.S.T. emphasizes community and collaboration, offering various enrichment activities, workshops, and extracurricular opportunities that allow homeschooled students to engage with their peers. By providing access to school district resources—such as library services, testing support, and individualized learning plans—the program aims to balance the independence of homeschooling with the professional oversight and social benefits of a traditional school environment. It is an ideal option for families in the Fairbanks area seeking a tailored, non-traditional path to education.
For more information, contact Fairbanks B.E.S.T. at (907) 452-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairbanks, AK 99701-4756
(907) 452-2000
http://www.k12northstar.org
FAIRBANKS B.E.S.T. is a public school in Fairbanks, AK with about 292 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alaska
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 292
- Teachers:
- 1.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 292 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRBANKS B.E.S.T. is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.7%
- Two or more races
- 10.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 5.8%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.