For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 6,208 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Willow Elementary School and Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 17 students
Rank: #99.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Denaina Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1313.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1515.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1616.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: #1717.
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Willow Elementary School and Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
19 public preschools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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