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Best Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 19,421 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK (there are 5 private schools, serving 279 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Mat-su Middle College School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
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).

Best Public Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Glacier View School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1818.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Sherrod Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Colony High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2525.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Knik Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Palmer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1170 W Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Gr: 6-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Mat-su Middle College School.
How many public schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
49 public schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What percentage of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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