Best U MED District Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 385 students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in U MED District are Winterberry School and Highland Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 39% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
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 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK include Winterberry School and Highland Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 39% (majority American Indian).

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