Top 3 Best Gateway Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,546 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Gateway are Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Colony Middle School and Colony High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Colony High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: n/an/a
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Grades: 8-12
| 187 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK include Pioneer Peak Elementary School, Colony Middle School and Colony High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Palmer, AK public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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