For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,097 students in 99504, AK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99504, AK are Scenic Park Elementary School, Highland Academy Charter and Nunaka Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 99504 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 99504, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 54% (majority American Indian).
Best 99504, AK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scenic Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Nunaka Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7500 E 6th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1550
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7440 Creekside Center Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chester Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0335
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0335
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ptarmigan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
888 Edwards St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0400
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Golden Bear Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Muldoon Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Cherry St
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1460
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1460
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 99504, AK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 99504, AK include Scenic Park Elementary School, Highland Academy Charter and Nunaka Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 99504?
12 public elementary schools are located in 99504.
What is the racial composition of students in 99504?
99504 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 54% (majority American Indian).
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