For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,671 students in 99502, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99502, AK are Sand Lake Elementary School, Kincaid Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99502 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99502, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99502, AK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99502, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99502, AK include Sand Lake Elementary School, Kincaid Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99502?
4 public elementary schools are located in 99502.
What is the racial composition of students in 99502?
99502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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