Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

501 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 19,421 students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public Schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
49 Schools
500 Schools
# Students
19,421 Students
130,460 Students
# Teachers
1,031 Teachers
7,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AK)
#18 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
86%
78%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and public school graduation rate of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
1,412 Students
28,192 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
22%
# Asian Students
195 Students
6,424 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,508 Students
9,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
112 Students
2,947 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
13,053 Students
61,102 Students
% White Students
67%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
121 Students
4,122 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
3,020 Students
17,682 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
150
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
1,368
9,246
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,419
9,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,580
10,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,531
9,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,483
9,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,561
9,837
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,499
9,754
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,504
9,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,464
9,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,517
10,140
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,527
9,935
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,414
9,806
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,404
9,748
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,543 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$321 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart displays total spending of Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,600
$20,163
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,543
$21,240
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Matanuska-Susitna Borough   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,558 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
Glacier View School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #99.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1010.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1111.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1212.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #1414.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1818.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #1919.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #2020.
Sherrod Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2121.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2222.
Colony High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #2323.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2424.
Palmer High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
Rank: #2525.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2626.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #2727.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2828.
Knik Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #3232.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
Rank: #3333.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 592 students
Rank: #3434.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3535.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District manages 49 public schools serving 19,421 students.
What is the rank of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is ranked #21 out of 53 school districts in Alaska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
67% of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,543 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 86% (Top 10% in AK)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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