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26 schools in Wasilla

Alaska · Public K-12

Wasilla's public-school count of 26 reflects a system enrolling about 12,364 students inside Alaska, broken out as 15 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Wasilla

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
12,364
+744 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
26
+2 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,720
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
12,364
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
26
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
American Charter AcademyCombinedKG-12193
Burchell High SchoolHigh09-12200
Cottonwood Creek ElementaryElementaryPK-05422
DENA'INA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05396
Finger Lake ElementaryElementaryPK-05445
Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05468
Fronteras Charter SchoolElementaryKG-08336
Goose Bay ElementaryElementaryPK-02305
Iditarod ElementaryElementaryPK-05424
Joe Redington Senior Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh06-12497
John Shaw ElementaryElementaryPK-05507
Knik Charter Correspondence SchoolCombinedPK-1234
Knik Charter SchoolCombinedPK-12189
Knik Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05263
Larson ElementaryElementaryPK-05319
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High SchoolHigh09-12705
Mat-Su Central SchoolCombinedKG-122,780
Mat-Su Day SchoolCombinedKG-1270
Meadow Lakes ElementaryElementaryPK-05308
Midnight Sun Family Learning CenterElementaryKG-08189
Snowshoe ElementaryElementaryPK-05346
Tanaina ElementaryElementaryPK-05324
Teeland Middle SchoolElementaryPK-08643
Twindly Bridge Charter SchoolCombinedKG-12601
Wasilla High SchoolHigh09-12816
Wasilla Middle SchoolMiddle06-08584

About Wasilla

Public education in Wasilla, Alaska runs across 26 schools that serves roughly 12,364 students. By footprint, Wasilla sits in the large bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 15 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 6 other.

Average school size in Wasilla is around 476 students, 81% noticeably above the Alaska average of about 263.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Wasilla has increased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 11,620 students to 12,364. Over that span, Wasilla added 2 schools, going from 24 to 26.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Wasilla discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Wasilla, Alaska?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Wasilla, with a combined enrollment of about 12,364.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wasilla?
Wasilla has 15 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 6 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wasilla?
Mat-Su Central School is the largest public school in Wasilla by enrollment, with approximately 2,780 students.
What school districts serve Wasilla?
Wasilla public schools are operated by Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Wasilla cover?
Public schools in Wasilla serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Wasilla?
6 of the 26 public schools in Wasilla are charter schools.