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Best 99508 Alaska Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,646 students in 99508, AK.
The top-ranked public schools in 99508, AK are Rogers Park Elementary School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Winterberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 99508 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 99508, AK have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99508, AK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
College Gate Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Lake Otis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Wendler Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Lake Otis Rkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Russian Jack Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 E 20th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Airport Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Alder Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4550
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Williwaw Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 San Antonio St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Wonder Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 E 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 337-1569
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Whaley School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nichols St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 South Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4005 Mcphee Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
William Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Richmond Ave
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Alaska Middle College School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 786-7611
Gr: 11-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Gr: 10-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 99508, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in 99508, AK include Rogers Park Elementary School, Mclaughlin Secondary School and Winterberry School.
How many public schools are located in 99508?
17 public schools are located in 99508.
What is the racial composition of students in 99508?
99508 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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