Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo - Middle schoolers enjoying a hike in the Butte.

Best Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 262 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK (there are 49 public schools, serving 19,421 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Amazing Grace Academy.
40% of private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amazing Grace Academy
Amazing Grace Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo - Middle schoolers enjoying a hike in the Butte.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Axios Academy
300 E Kalli Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3547
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
Ya Ne Dah Ah School
9109 Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-0793
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, Alaska

Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 N Wasilla Fishhook Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3370
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students
1600 N Double B St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-3889
Gr: K-12 | 32 students

Overview

This County (Matanuska-susitna Borough)
This State (AK)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
262 Students
6,947 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
43%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$7,019

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.61
# American Indian Students
74 Students
406 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
6%
# Asian Students
6 Students
191 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
4 Students
145 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
86 Students
3,730 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
2,157 Students
% of Others Students
19%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK?
The top-ranked private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK include Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Amazing Grace Academy.
How many private schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
4 private schools are located in Matanuska-susitna Borough.
What percentage of students in Matanuska-susitna Borough go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Matanuska-susitna Borough are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matanuska-susitna Borough?
40% of private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough are often viewed compared to one another?

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