For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 960 students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
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
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK include John Shaw Elementary School and Finger Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla?
2 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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