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Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AK)
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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 are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
40% of private schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (2026)

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

Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Ann's Academy
St. Ann's Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students
2301 N Wasilla Fishhook Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3370
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Map of Valley Christian School
Valley Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Baptist
1600 N Double B St
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-3889
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Overview

Category
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
5 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20216
20208
20198
20188
20177
20167
20159
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# Students
262 Students
6,932 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202552122179
202448115172
20235690174
20225699185
20215298180
20205592171
20196498175
20186497172
201771101180
201670104178
20156694167
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% Average Students of Color
33%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202533%23%34%
202443%23%34%
202358%26%33%
202259%24%33%
202150%29%32%
202040%29%32%
201929%27%31%
201829%28%31%
201711%21%32%
201630%23%32%
201526%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202214:112:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:113:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202558%43%55%
202410%37%54%
202310%34%54%
202210%32%54%
202110%32%54%
202023%34%54%
201923%36%53%
201823%36%53%
201723%36%53%
201620%38%52%
201562%46%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$7,295

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
2025$5,500$7,019$15,012
2020$4,740$7,035$11,512
2019$4,740$7,035$11,293
2018$4,740$7,007$11,017
2017$4,740$6,823$10,708
2016$4,740$6,947$10,356
2015$3,705$5,733$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20250.710.610.65
20240.720.610.65
20230.780.630.65
20220.780.620.64
20210.770.650.64
20200.720.650.64
20190.720.640.63
20180.720.650.63
20170.730.600.61
20160.730.600.61
20150.700.600.61
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# American Indian Students
74 Students
406 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
6%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202533%6%1%
202430%6%1%
202330%6%1%
202229%5%2%
202127%4%1%
202021%4%1%
201917%6%1%
201817%6%2%
201718%7%1%
201618%6%1%
201516%6%1%
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# Asian Students
6 Students
191 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20253%3%5%
20242%3%5%
202311%4%5%
202211%3%4%
202110%3%4%
20208%3%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%3%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20235%2%9%
20225%3%8%
20214%9%9%
20203%9%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
145 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20252%2%7%
20242%2%7%
20233%2%8%
20224%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%8%
20199%3%7%
20189%3%7%
20179%3%7%
201610%3%7%
20158%3%8%
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# White Students
86 Students
3,730 Students
% White Students
38%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202538%54%52%
202437%54%52%
202327%46%52%
202227%51%54%
202134%48%54%
202045%50%54%
201940%52%56%
201840%52%56%
201738%57%58%
201639%56%58%
201546%56%58%
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# 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
2,151 Students
% of Others Students
19%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMatanuska-susitna Borough AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202519%31%26%
202424%31%26%
202322%39%25%
202222%35%25%
202120%33%25%
202019%31%24%
201930%28%24%
201830%28%23%
201731%28%22%
201629%30%22%
201526%30%21%
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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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