For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,077 students in 99502, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 141 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 99502, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 99502, AK are Sand Lake Elementary School, Kincaid Elementary School and Dimond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99502 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99502, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99502, AK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Dimond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2909 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,406 students
Rank: #44.
Gladys Wood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #55.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 99502, AK?
The top ranked public schools in 99502, AK include Sand Lake Elementary School, Kincaid Elementary School and Dimond High School.
How many public schools are located in 99502?
5 public schools are located in 99502.
What percentage of students in 99502 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 99502 are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 99502?
99502 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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