For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 332 students in Talkeetna, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talkeetna, AK are Talkeetna Elementary School and Susitna Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talkeetna, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talkeetna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Talkeetna, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talkeetna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Susitna Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Talkeetna, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talkeetna, AK include Talkeetna Elementary School and Susitna Valley High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talkeetna?
2 public elementary schools are located in Talkeetna.
What is the racial composition of students in Talkeetna?
Talkeetna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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