Best Lakes Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 960 students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK.
The top ranked public schools in Lakes are Finger Lake Elementary School and John Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finger Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5981 Eek St
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
John Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3750 E Paradise Ln
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK include Finger Lake Elementary School and John Shaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK?
the neighborhood of Lakes, Wasilla, AK public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).

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