For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,391 students in 99508, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99508, AK are Rogers Park Elementary School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Winterberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 99508, AK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
College Gate Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Lake Otis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Russian Jack Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 E 20th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Airport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Alder Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Williwaw Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 San Antonio St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wonder Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5101 E 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
William Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
99508, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Gr: 12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Anchorage Outreachprivate High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Booth Memorial Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Charter North Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
North Star Hostital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 99508, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 99508, AK include Rogers Park Elementary School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Winterberry School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99508?
13 public elementary schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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