Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (2026-27)

Amazing Grace Academy Photo
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)
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo
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
Map of Axios Academy
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
300 E Kalli Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3547
Map of Ya Ne Dah Ah School
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
9109 Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-0793
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Matanuska-susitna Borough, Alaska

Matanuska-susitna Borough Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

Category
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
262 Students
6,932 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

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

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%
# Others Students
43 Students
2,151 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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