For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,066 students in 99504, AK (there are 2 private schools, serving 588 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 99504, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99504, AK are Scenic Park Elementary School, Highland Academy Charter and Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99504 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99504, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99504, AK Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scenic Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 30 students
Rank: #44.
Nunaka Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Chester Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0335
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0335
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ptarmigan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
888 Edwards St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0400
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7500 E 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1010.
Bartlett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #1111.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #1212.
Muldoon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cherry St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1460
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1460
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99504, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99504, AK include Scenic Park Elementary School, Highland Academy Charter and Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing.
How many public schools are located in 99504?
12 public schools are located in 99504.
What percentage of students in 99504 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 99504 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99504?
99504 public schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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