Whaley School vs Winterberry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Whaley School
Anchorage · Public other · Grades PK–12
298 students
Winterberry School
Anchorage · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
264 students
| Measure | Whaley School Anchorage, Alaska | Winterberry School Anchorage, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #111 of 159 |
| National rank | – | #31301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 298 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Anchorage | Anchorage |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winterberry School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Winterberry School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Whaley School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 17.6).
- •Whaley School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 264.
- •Whaley School is a public school while Winterberry School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whaley School better than Winterberry School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Whaley School and Winterberry School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Anchorage and Anchorage in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Whaley School: 298. Winterberry School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Whaley School and Winterberry School rank in Alaska?
Whaley School is unranked and Winterberry School is 111th of 159 among other schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).