For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,954 students in 99508, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK are Mclaughlin Secondary School, Winterberry School and Wendler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99508, AK Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99508, AK include Mclaughlin Secondary School, Winterberry School and Wendler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99508?
5 public middle schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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