For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 674 students in 99645, AK.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 99645, AK are Academy Charter School and Birchtree Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 99645 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Alaska public charter school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Charter schools in 99645, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter school average of 37% (majority American Indian).
Best 99645, AK Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
99645, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Po Box 4897
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1486
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 99645, AK?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 99645, AK include Academy Charter School and Birchtree Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 99645?
2 public charter schools are located in 99645.
What is the racial composition of students in 99645?
99645 public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public charter schools average of 37% (majority American Indian).
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