Best Schools in Wasilla, AK
Wasilla, AK has a total of 29 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 14,865 students attend Wasilla, AK schools. On average, schools in Wasilla score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wasilla meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wasilla, AK
Wasilla, AK has 7 high schools with 3,496 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 Wasilla score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wasilla 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. Houston High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
4. Wasilla High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
5. Burchell High School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
6. Mat-su Middle College School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 182 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wasilla, AK
Wasilla, AK has 5 middle schools with 2,987 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 Wasilla score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wasilla exceed expectations.
1. Teeland Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Colony Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
3. Wasilla Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
4. Palmer Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
5. Houston Middle School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wasilla, AK
Wasilla, AK has 16 elementary schools with 6,128 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 Wasilla score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wasilla exceed expectations.
1. Pioneer Peak Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
2. Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
3. Chugiak Elementary
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Anchorage School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students
4. Willow Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
5. John Shaw Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
6. Finger Lake Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
7. Larson Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
8. Snowshoe Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
9. Knik Elementary School
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
10. Cottonwood Creek Elementary
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Matanuska-susitna Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wasilla, AK
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wasilla, AK has a total population of 17,742 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wasilla, 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 Wasilla, AK.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wasilla, AK.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wasilla, AK.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wasilla, AK Internet Health Assessment.
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