For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 406 students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Lakes is Birchtree Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer, AK include Birchtree Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer?
the neighborhood of Lakes, Palmer public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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