For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 258 students in 99508, AK.
The top ranked public charter school in 99508, AK is Winterberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best 99508, AK Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 258 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
Charter School
Charter 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 charter schools in 99508, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in 99508, AK include Winterberry School.
How many public charter schools are located in 99508?
1 public charter schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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