For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,694 students in 99502, AK (there are 1 private school, serving 143 private students). 95% 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99502, AK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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?
95% 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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