For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 973 students in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spenard are Aquarian Charter School, Northwood Abc and Willow Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aquarian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 W 32nd Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-4900
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Crest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 W Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK include Aquarian Charter School, Northwood Abc and Willow Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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