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Best Matanuska-susitna Borough Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 7,733 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are Trapper Creek Elementary School, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Pioneer Peak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Sherrod Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
561 N Gulkana St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Goose Bay Elementary School
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Swanson Elementary School
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Trapper Creek Elementary School, Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School and Pioneer Peak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
24 public preschools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
Matanuska-susitna Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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