For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 829 students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lakes are John Shaw Elementary School and Finger Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK include John Shaw Elementary School and Finger Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla?
the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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