For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,190 students in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Sand Lake are Kincaid Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kincaid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Gladys Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Dimond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #55.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK include Kincaid Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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