For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,128 students in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Turnagain are Turnagain Elementary School, Romig Middle School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Romig Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Minnesota Dr
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 720 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK include Turnagain Elementary School, Romig Middle School and West High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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