| Metric | Cordova City School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 340 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $22,086/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 25% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova City School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 340 |
| Chugach School District | 6/10 | 55th | 637 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 7/10 | 64th | 19,705 |
| Anchorage School District | 8/10 | 73rd | 43,727 |
About Cordova City School District
Families in zip code 99574 (Cordova, Alaska) are assigned to Cordova City School District for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
About this district’s rating
Cordova City School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Alaska that this site covers, and Cordova City School District was not part of that comparison when the Alaska ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Alaska state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 99574
Children in zip code 99574 are assigned to Cordova City 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 99574, 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 Cordova City School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. 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 Cordova
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Cordova City School District serves zip code 99574, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 99574 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 Cordova City 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 99574.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Cordova City School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 99574 data.