Best Public Middle Schools in 99645 (Palmer, AK) (2026)

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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 score of 44% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and 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%)
:

10/

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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% )
:

10/

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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% )
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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% )
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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

Horizon Charter (Closed 2005)

Charter School

Po Box 3927
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-4675

Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Seeuonline.org (Closed 2006)

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).