Best Schools in 99502, AK
99502, AK has 19 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,966 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 99502 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99502, AK
The top high schools in 99502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steller Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 240 Students
2. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
3. Dimond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1443 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99502, AK
The top middle schools in 99502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Romig Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Mears Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 733 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 99502, AK
The top elementary schools in 99502, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chugach Optional Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 234 Students
2. Kincaid Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 466 Students
3. Bayshore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 428 Students
4. Sand Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
5. Turnagain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
6. Gladys Wood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 295 Students
7. Northwood Abc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
8. Chinook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
9. Lake Hood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99502, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99502, AK has a total population of 23,940 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99502, AK
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 99502, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99502, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99502, AK.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 99502, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99502, AK
How many schools are in 99502, AK?
99502, AK has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,966 students in total.
How do schools in 99502 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 99502 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 99502 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99502?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations