Best 99504 Alaska Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,492 students in 99504, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99504, AK are Highland Academy Charter, Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing and Nicholas J. Begich Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99504 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99504, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99504, AK Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,416 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 99504, AK?
How many public middle schools are located in 99504?
4 public middle schools are located in 99504.
What is the racial composition of students in 99504?
99504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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