For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,149 students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in U MED District are College Gate Elementary School, Winterberry School and Highland Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Gate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Winterberry School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4802 Bryn Mawr Ct
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-0139
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Ste 1
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-4236
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Otis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage, AK include College Gate Elementary School, Winterberry School and Highland Academy Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of U MED District, Anchorage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public elementary schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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