For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,779 students in Palmer, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palmer, AK are Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and Butte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Palmer, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Sherrod Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Valley Pathways
Alternative 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
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palmer, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palmer, AK include Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and Butte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palmer?
7 public preschools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Palmer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Palmer include: Swanson Elementary School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Pioneer Peak Elementary School vs. Swanson Elementary School
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