For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 15,305 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Glacier View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Glacier View School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
65975 S Wolverine Cir
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5650
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Beryozova School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27297 W Beryozova Dr
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9390
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 24 students
Rank: #66.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #99.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative 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
| 14 students
Rank: #1111.
Mat-su Central School
(Math: 37% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,558 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1414.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1515.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1616.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #1717.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1919.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2121.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2323.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2424.
Knik Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2525.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Susitna Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42728 S Parks Hwy
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9300
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #2929.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #3030.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 592 students
Rank: #3131.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #3232.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 516 students
Rank: #3333.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3434.
Wasilla Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #3535.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
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Matanuska-susitna Borough 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Glacier View School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
42 public elementary schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough include: Palmer Middle School vs. Colony Middle School, Teeland Middle School vs. Colony Middle School, Twindly Bridge Charter School vs. Academy Charter School
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