For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 457 students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla, AK.
The top ranked public school in Gateway is Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla, AK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla, AK include Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla?
the neighborhood of Gateway, Wasilla public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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