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Best 99645 Alaska Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,369 students in 99645, AK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99645, AK are Academy Charter School, Mat-su Middle College School and Mat-su Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99645 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 99645, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best 99645, AK Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 East Arctic
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-2358
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mat-su Middle College School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8295 East College Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 746-8485
Gr: 8-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mat-su Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
581 S Outer Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-7238
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Birchtree Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-1831
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1159 S Chugach
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
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 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 99645 Alaska

99645, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 3927
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
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 99645, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99645, AK include Academy Charter School, Mat-su Middle College School and Mat-su Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 99645?
7 public middle schools are located in 99645.
What is the racial composition of students in 99645?
99645 public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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