For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 674 students in Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public charter schools in Palmer, AK are Academy Charter School and Birchtree Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmer, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Palmer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Palmer, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Palmer, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 4897
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public charter schools in Palmer, AK include Academy Charter School and Birchtree Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Palmer?
2 public charter schools are located in Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmer?
Palmer public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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