Best Schools in Tanaina, AK
Tanaina, AK has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,702 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Tanaina meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tanaina, AK
The top high schools in Tanaina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mat-su Career & Tech Ed High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
2. Colony High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1117 Students
3. Wasilla High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tanaina, AK
The top middle schools in Tanaina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teeland Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 719 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tanaina, AK
The top elementary schools in Tanaina, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Shaw Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
2. Larson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
3. Tanaina Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
4. Meadow Lakes Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tanaina, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tanaina, AK has a total population of 9,428 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tanaina, 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 Tanaina, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tanaina, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tanaina, AK.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tanaina, AK Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tanaina, AK
How many schools are in Tanaina, AK?
Tanaina, AK has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,702 students in total.
How do schools in Tanaina perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Tanaina score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Tanaina meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tanaina?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations