For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,087 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Fronteras Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Birchtree Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
758 Shoreline Drive
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
758 Shoreline Drive
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
How many public charter schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
8 public charter schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough include: Twindly Bridge Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy vs. Academy Charter School, Fronteras Charter School vs. American Charter Academy
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