For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,546 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Gateway are Mat-su Middle College School, Pioneer Peak Elementary School and Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Middle College School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Colony High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Colony Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK include Mat-su Middle College School, Pioneer Peak Elementary School and Colony High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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