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Best Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 2,174 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 39% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Charter Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
American Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7362 W Parks Hwy #725
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 352-0150
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Midnight Sun Family Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7275 W Midnight Sun Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 357-6786
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Fronteras Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2315 N Seward Meridian Pky
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2223
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Twindly Bridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 E Seldon Rd Ste C
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-6680
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 120:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Academy Charter School, American Charter Academy and Midnight Sun Family Learning Center.
How many public charter schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
8 public charter schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 39% (majority American Indian).
Which public charter schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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