For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,208 students in 99517, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99517, AK are Aquarian Charter School, Turnagain Elementary School and Lake Hood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99517 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99517, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99517, AK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aquarian 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
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Hood Elementary 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
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 290 students
99517, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
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 elementary schools in 99517, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99517, AK include Aquarian Charter School, Turnagain Elementary School and Lake Hood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99517?
4 public elementary schools are located in 99517.
What is the racial composition of students in 99517?
99517 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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