For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,034 students in 99516, AK (there are , serving 1,830 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 99516, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99516, AK are Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and O'malley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99516 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99516, AK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99516, AK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #66.
Goldenview Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 348-8626
Grades: 7-8
| 668 students
Rank: #77.
South Anchorage High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-6200
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99516, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99516, AK include Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and O'malley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 99516?
7 public schools are located in 99516.
What percentage of students in 99516 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 99516 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99516?
99516 public schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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