Best Schools in Knik, AK
Knik, AK has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,432 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Knik meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knik, AK
The top high schools in Knik, 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
2. Houston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 556 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knik, AK
The top middle schools in Knik, 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. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knik, AK
The top elementary schools in Knik, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dena'ina Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 435 Students
2. Turnagain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
3. Knik Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
4. Big Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
5. Goose Bay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Knik, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Knik, AK has a total population of 1,738 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Knik, 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 Knik, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knik, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knik, 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 Knik, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knik, AK
How many schools are in Knik, AK?
Knik, AK has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,432 students in total.
How do schools in Knik perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Knik score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Knik meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knik?
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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 38%
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