Top Rankings
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 7,733 students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Alaska.
Public Preschools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
49 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
19,421 Students
74,752 Students
# Teachers
1,031 Teachers
4,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 53 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 53 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
# American Indian Students
1,412 Students
19,737 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
27%
# Asian Students
195 Students
3,310 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,508 Students
5,412 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
112 Students
1,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
13,053 Students
32,279 Students
% White Students
67%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
121 Students
2,470 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
3%
# Two or more races Students
3,020 Students
9,825 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
13%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
3,308
# Students in K Grade:
1,368
8,074
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,419
8,486
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,580
8,694
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,531
8,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,483
8,234
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,561
8,150
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,499
5,346
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,504
2,858
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,464
2,887
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,517
2,542
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,527
2,451
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,414
2,702
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,404
2,916
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,543 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,600
$20,163
Spending / Student
$16,543
$21,240
Best Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #88.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #99.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1111.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1212.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1313.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1717.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #1919.
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #2020.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
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