Best Schools in 99517, AK
99517, AK has 8 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,124 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 99517 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 99517, AK
The top high schools in 99517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1763 Students
Best Middle Schools in 99517, AK
The top middle schools in 99517, 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
Best Elementary Schools in 99517, AK
The top elementary schools in 99517, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aquarian Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 390 Students
2. Inlet View Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 235 Students
3. Turnagain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
4. Northwood Abc
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Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
5. Lake Hood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
6. Anchorage Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Anchorage Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 99517, AK
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
99517, AK has a total population of 16,415 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 99517, 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 99517, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 99517, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 99517, 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 99517, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 99517, AK
How many schools are in 99517, AK?
99517, AK has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,124 students in total.
How do schools in 99517 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 99517 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 99517 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 99517?
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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