For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,325 students in 99645, AK (there are , serving 93 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 99645, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99645, AK are Academy Charter School, Mat-su Middle College School and Mat-su Youth Facility. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99645 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alaska public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99645, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
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 99645, AK Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
Mat-su Youth Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Sherrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Palmer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Rank: #1212.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #1313.
Palmer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swanson Elementary School
Magnet School
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 406 students
99645, Alaska 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99645, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99645, AK include Academy Charter School, Mat-su Middle College School and Mat-su Youth Facility.
How many public schools are located in 99645?
14 public schools are located in 99645.
What percentage of students in 99645 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 99645 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99645?
99645 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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