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Best Wasilla Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 11,942 students in Wasilla, AK (there are 3 private schools, serving 174 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wasilla, AK are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wasilla, AK are American Charter Academy, Midnight Sun Family Learning Center and Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasilla, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wasilla have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Wasilla, AK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Mat-su Career & Tech Educational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2472 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Knik Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6350 W Hollywood
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 352-0300
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Joe Redington Senior Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10015 W Redington School Rd
Wasilla, AK 99623
(907) 864-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Wasilla Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Wasilla High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Burchell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 W Parks Hwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Mat-su Day School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 N Tait Dr
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6000
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wasilla, AK?
How many public schools are located in Wasilla?
25 public schools are located in Wasilla.
What percentage of students in Wasilla go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wasilla are educated in public schools (compared to the AK state average of 96%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wasilla?
Wasilla public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Wasilla are often viewed compared to one another?

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