For the 2023 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,353 students in Wasilla, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 174 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wasilla, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top ranked public schools in Wasilla, AK are Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasilla, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wasilla have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Wasilla, AK Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School
Vocational School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 428 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
| 391 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
| 329 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
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Grades: K-12
| 560 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
| 438 students
Rank: #1010.
Mat-su Central School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Railroad Ave #6
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7480
Grades: K-12
| 2,833 students
Rank: #1111.
Teeland Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1212.
Dena'ina 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
| 359 students
Rank: #1313.
Knik Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 377 students
Rank: #1616.
Wasilla Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1717.
Joe Redington Senior Junior/Senior High School
Math: 27% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 286 students
Rank: #1919.
Wasilla High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #2020.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #2121.
Mat-su Day School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
Reading: 50-54%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wasilla, AK?
The top ranked public schools in Wasilla, AK include Mat-su Career & Technical Ed High School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Wasilla, AK?
23 public schools are located in Wasilla, AK.
What percentage of students in Wasilla, AK go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wasilla, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wasilla, AK?
Wasilla, AK public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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