For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,805 students in 99508, AK.
The top ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK are Winterberry School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Wendler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99508, AK Public Middle 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
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative 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
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Wendler Middle 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
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Whaley 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
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Clark Middle 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
| 772 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 middle schools in 99508, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK include Winterberry School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Wendler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99508?
5 public middle schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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