Anchorage School District operates 100 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Anchorage School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 47,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 100 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $22,600/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- Wonder Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 287 students
- Romig Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,138 students
- Nicholas J. Begich Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 830 students
- Hanshew Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 822 students
- Gruening Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 797 students
- Clark Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 713 students
- Wendler Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 602 students
- Mirror Lake Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 571 students
- Central Middle School of Science — Grades 6–8 · 545 students
- Anchorage STrEaM Academy — Grades 6–8 · 183 students
- West High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,702 students
- Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,636 students
- Service High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,518 students
- Dimond High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,373 students
- South Anchorage High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,239 students
- Chugiak High School — Grades 9–12 · 928 students
- Eagle River High School — Grades 9–12 · 771 students
- Benny Benson Alternative High School — Grades 9–12 · 275 students
- Alaska Middle College School — Grades 11–12 · 272 students
- S.A.V.E. High School — Grades 9–12 · 156 students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School — Grades 10–12 · 124 students
- Bartlett High School — Grades PK–12 · 1,431 students
- Family Partnership Correspondence School — Grades K–12 · 1,008 students
- Frontier Charter School — Grades K–12 · 689 students
- Northern Lights ABC K-8 School — Grades PK–8 · 582 students
- Bowman Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 536 students
- Rilke Schule Charter School — Grades K–8 · 485 students
- Polaris K-12 School — Grades K–12 · 483 students
- Chugiak Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 439 students
- Government Hill Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 424 students
- Orion Elementary School — Grades PK–6 · 423 students
- Muldoon Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 417 students
- Creekside Park Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 399 students
- Susitna Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 394 students
- Ptarmigan Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 392 students
- Scenic Park Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 386 students
- Sand Lake Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 367 students
- Ravenwood Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 367 students
- Chinook Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 365 students
- Aquarian Charter School — Grades K–6 · 365 students
- Trailside Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 364 students
- College Gate Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 363 students
- Denali Montessori Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 361 students
- Aurora Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 359 students
- Alaska Native Cultural Charter School — Grades PK–8 · 357 students
- Rogers Park Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 354 students
- + 46 more other schools
About Anchorage School District
If you live in ZIP 99507 — Anchorage, Alaska in Anchorage County — your assigned public schools are operated by Anchorage School District. Its 6/10 rating is roughly in line with the Alaska average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 100 schools and serves roughly 47,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Pre-K – 12th. Review the funding and enrollment data above, then contact the district to confirm which schools serve your exact address before you commit to a move.
Funding and Resources
Anchorage School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $22,600 per year, placing it 26% above the Alaska state average of approximately $18,000 and well above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Districts at this funding level typically offer smaller class sizes, broader elective and extracurricular programs, stronger technology infrastructure, and more competitive teacher salaries. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 100 schools, Anchorage School District operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 47,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Anchorage School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Anchorage School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 99507
Children in zip code 99507 are assigned to Anchorage School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 99507, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Anchorage School District at (907)742-4000 or visit www.asdk12.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Alaska districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Anchorage
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Anchorage School District serves zip code 99507, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 99507 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Alaska, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Anchorage School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 99507.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Anchorage School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 99507 data.