Schools in Palmer, Alaska (2025)

12 schools · 5,384 students · 10 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 416.

Palmer, in Alaska, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,384 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 10 public, 2 charter.

The median Enrollment across Palmer's schools is 416, above the Alaska median of 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Academy Charter School (86.4, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Pioneer Peak Elementary (67.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Swanson Elementary (64.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Colony High School (1,046 students), Colony Middle School (771 students), Palmer High School (616 students).

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Ranked schools in Palmer

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alaska.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Academy Charter School Palmer · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	86.4 Top 5%	72% Math proficiency	268
2	Pioneer Peak Elementary Palmer · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	67.2 Top 50%	62% Math proficiency	449
3	Swanson Elementary Palmer · Elementary · Grades PK–2	Public	64.8 Top 50%	47.7% Free/reduced-price lunch	348
4	Butte Elementary Palmer · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	62.2 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	263
5	Mat-Su Middle College School Palmer · High · Grades 8–12	Public	62.0 Top 50%	20.3% Free/reduced-price lunch	222
6	Sherrod Elementary Palmer · Elementary · Grades PK–5	Public	45.4 Lower 50%	55% Math proficiency	383
7	Colony Middle School Palmer · Elementary · Grades PK–8	Public	42.9 Lower 50%	33% Math proficiency	771
8	Birchtree Charter School Palmer · Elementary · Grades K–8	Charter	42.6 Lower 50%	42% Math proficiency	416
9	Palmer High School Palmer · High · Grades 9–12	Public	38.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	616
10	Palmer Middle School Palmer · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	34.4 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	563
11	Colony High School Palmer · High · Grades 9–12	Public	31.9 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	1,046

Other schools in Palmer

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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Beryozova School

Palmer · Public other · Grades K–12

39 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Palmer?

Academy Charter School is the highest-ranked school in Palmer with a Success Index (US) of 86.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in Palmer?

Palmer has 12 schools (7 elementary, 3 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 5,384 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Palmer?

The median Enrollment across schools in Palmer is 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.