For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,990 students in 99517, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 174 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 99517, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99517, AK are Aquarian Charter School, Turnagain Elementary School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99517 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99517, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99517, AK Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aquarian Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Hood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
99517, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99517, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99517, AK include Aquarian Charter School, Turnagain Elementary School and West High School.
How many public schools are located in 99517?
5 public schools are located in 99517.
What percentage of students in 99517 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 99517 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99517?
99517 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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