What types of schools are available in Palmer, Alaska?

Palmer, Alaska offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Palmer, Alaska

Q: How many schools are in Palmer, Alaska?

There are 14 schools in Palmer, Alaska, serving 5,537 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Palmer?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Palmer, Alaska, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

5,537

Total Students

Across Palmer

22.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

14 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,046 students at Colony High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Academy Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

801 East Arctic, Palmer, AK 99645

1170 W Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

561 N Gulkana St, Palmer, AK 99645

publicelementaryPK-K2

507 N Gulkana, Palmer, AK 99645

Mat-Su Secondary School

publichighGrade 6-12

581 S Outer Springer Lp, Palmer, AK 99645

1150 North France Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1159 S Chugach, Palmer, AK 99645

Pioneer Peak Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1959 N Stringfield Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

9250 E Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

9550 E Bogard Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

4006 S Butte Rd, Palmer, AK 99645

27297 W Beryozova Dr, Palmer, AK 99652

Birchtree Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

1675 N Nadina St., Palmer, AK 99645

Mat-Su Middle College School

publichighGrade 8-12

8295 East College Drive, Palmer, AK 99645

Detailed Overview of Schools in Palmer

Palmer, Alaska is home to 14 schools serving over 5,537 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palmer, Alaska?

There are 14 schools in Palmer, serving 5,537 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Palmer?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Palmer include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Palmer?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Palmer is 22.5:1.

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