Best Schools in Palmer, AK
Palmer, AK has a total of 19 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 7,852 students attend Palmer, AK schools. On average, schools in Palmer score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Palmer meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Palmer, AK
Palmer, AK has 6 high schools with 2,186 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Palmer score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Palmer underperform expectations.
1. Colony High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
2. Palmer High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
3. Mat-su Middle College School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Mat-su Youth Facility
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmer, AK
Palmer, AK has 3 middle schools with 1,892 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Palmer score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Palmer meet expectations.
1. Colony Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
2. Mirror Lake Middle School
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
3. Palmer Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmer, AK
Palmer, AK has 10 elementary schools with 3,774 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Palmer score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Palmer exceed expectations.
1. Academy Charter School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 261 Students
2. Pioneer Peak Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
3. Chugiak Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
4. John Shaw Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
5. Finger Lake Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
6. Sherrod Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
7. Cottonwood Creek Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
8. Butte Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
9. Sutton Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 51 Students
10. Swanson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmer, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmer, AK has a total population of 20,034 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmer, 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 Palmer, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmer, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmer, 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 Palmer, AK Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 43%
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- Projected Test Scores: 50%
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