Public schools in Wasilla, AK
25 open public schools with an address in Wasilla, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,584
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Alaska median 14.6:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Wasilla public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Wasilla, AK: 15 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 5 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,584 students, an average of 383 per school. The largest campus is Wasilla High School (816 students), and the largest elementary school is Teeland Middle School (643).
Every listed school belongs to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wasilla
Elementary schools in Wasilla
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 422 | 16.2:1 | |
| Dena'ina Elementary School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 396 | 15.2:1 | |
| Finger Lake Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 445 | 16.5:1 | |
| Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 468 | 18.4:1 | |
| Fronteras Charter School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | KG–08 | 336 | 17.7:1 | |
| Goose Bay Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–02 | 305 | 14.5:1 | |
| Iditarod Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 424 | 16.3:1 | |
| John Shaw Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 507 | 16.4:1 | |
| Knik Elementary School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–05 | 263 | 16.4:1 | |
| Larson Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 319 | 14.8:1 | |
| Meadow Lakes Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 308 | 12.3:1 | |
| Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | KG–08 | 189 | 23.6:1 | |
| Snowshoe Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 346 | 15:1 | |
| Tanaina Elementary Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 324 | 14.7:1 | |
| Teeland Middle School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–08 | 643 | 18.4:1 |
Middle schools in Wasilla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Middle School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–08 | 584 | 19.7:1 |
High schools in Wasilla
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burchell High School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 200 | 16.7:1 | |
| Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 06–12 | 497 | 16:1 | |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 705 | 16.7:1 | |
| Wasilla High School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 816 | 18:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wasilla
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Charter Academy Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | KG–12 | 193 | 16:1 | |
| Knik Charter Correspondence School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | PK–12 | 34 | 34:1 | |
| Knik Charter School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | PK–12 | 189 | 13.3:1 | |
| Mat-Su Day School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 70 | 5:1 | |
| Twindly Bridge Charter School Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Charter | KG–12 | 601 | 109.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.2%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial17%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Wasilla schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,584 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wasilla
How many public schools are in Wasilla, AK?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Wasilla: 15 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 9,584 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wasilla?
All listed public schools with an address in Wasilla belong to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Wasilla?
Wasilla High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wasilla, with 816 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wasilla?
Yes. 6 of the 25 public schools in Wasilla are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Charter Academy, Fronteras Charter School, Knik Charter Correspondence School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wasilla schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wasilla public schools is 16.4:1, higher than the Alaska school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wasilla guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alaska cities