For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 960 students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lakes are John Shaw Elementary School and Finger Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK include John Shaw Elementary School and Finger Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla?
the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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