Top Rankings
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 7,733 students in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Alaska.
Public Preschools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
49 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
19,421 Students
74,752 Students
# Teachers
1,031 Teachers
4,173 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 53 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.72
% American Indian
7%
27%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
67%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,163. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,543 is less than the state median of $21,240. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$322 MM
$2,630 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$2,771 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,600
$20,163
Spending / Student
$16,543
$21,240
Best Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trapper Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6742 E Petersville Rd
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Trapper Creek, AK 99683
(907) 733-9451
Gr: PK-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Larson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2722 E Seldon Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Seward Meridian
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 864-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Talkeetna Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13930 E Timberwolf Lp
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Talkeetna, AK 99676
(907) 733-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31706 W Parks Hwy
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Willow, AK 99688
(907) 495-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Butte Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4006 S Butte Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11672 N Wright Way
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 861-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Teeland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2788 N Seward Meridian Pkwy
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Colony Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 E Bogard Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Snowshoe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Fairview Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dena'ina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7068 S Knik Knack Mud Shack Ro
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 864-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Tanaina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Lucille St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Valley Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 North France Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 761-4650
Gr: PK-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Big Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 4.5 South Big Lake Rd
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Big Lake, AK 99652
(907) 892-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Pittman Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
6400 Hollywood Blvd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-6400
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter Correspondence School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Knik Charter School
Charter School
758 N Shoreline Dr.
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-6090
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
507 N Gulkana
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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