For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,212 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gateway are Pioneer Peak Elementary School and Colony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Peak Elementary 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
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Colony Middle 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: PK-8
| 757 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK include Pioneer Peak Elementary School and Colony Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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