For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,072 students in 99508, AK.
The top ranked public schools in 99508, AK are Rogers Park Elementary School, College Gate Elementary School and Winterberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99508, 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 American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99508, AK Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
College Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 65 students
Rank: #55.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,745 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Otis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Airport Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Alder Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
William Tyson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Williwaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 San Antonio St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Wonder Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5101 E 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1212.
Wendler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
Whaley School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1414.
Russian Jack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 E 20th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #1616.
Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alaska Middle College School
Magnet School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Grades: 11-12
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Grades: 10-12
| 106 students
99508, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Anchorage Outreachprivate High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Booth Memorial Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Charter North Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
North Star Hostital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99508, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99508, AK include Rogers Park Elementary School, College Gate Elementary School and Winterberry School.
How many public schools are located in 99508?
18 public schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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