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Palmer Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 93 students in Palmer, AK.
50% of private elementary schools in Palmer, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Palmer Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Palmer, Alaska Private Schools (Closed)

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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Palmer, AK Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
93
Students
-50.8% (-96 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
+250.0% (+20.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmer)
This State (AK)
# Schools
2 Schools
48 Schools
# Students
93 Students
6,637 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202547138199
202447132192
202353101193
202253111205
202146109201
202046101188
201948105193
201866104190
201766107199
201666110196
201563101183
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% Students of Color
28%
23%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202528%23%33%
202428%23%32%
202350%25%32%
202251%24%32%
202140%30%31%
202040%29%31%
201914%27%31%
20186%28%30%
20174%20%31%
20164%23%31%
20158%22%31%
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0.56
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20250.560.600.64
20240.560.600.64
20230.680.630.63
20220.690.610.62
20210.690.650.62
20200.690.650.62
20190.680.630.61
20180.520.630.60
20170.520.570.59
20160.520.580.59
20150.530.580.58
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# American Indian Students
73 Students
392 Students
% American Indian Students
48%
6%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202549%6%1%
202449%6%1%
202344%6%1%
202242%4%1%
202136%5%1%
202036%4%1%
201934%5%1%
20181%6%1%
20171%7%1%
20161%6%1%
20152%7%1%
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# Asian Students
2 Students
175 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
202313%3%5%
202214%3%5%
202112%3%5%
202012%3%5%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
217 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20235%2%9%
20225%3%8%
20214%9%9%
20204%10%9%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
144 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20251%2%8%
20241%2%8%
20234%2%8%
20224%2%7%
20213%2%8%
20203%2%8%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%8%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
71 Students
3,675 Students
% White Students
47%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202546%56%55%
202446%55%55%
202333%47%55%
202234%53%57%
202142%49%57%
202042%51%58%
201928%56%59%
201842%55%59%
201742%61%61%
201642%60%61%
201557%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
1,939 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20212%31%20%
20202%29%19%
201936%23%20%
201855%23%20%
201755%22%19%
201655%25%18%
201538%25%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
509 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
20259:113:111:1
20247:113:111:1
202311:113:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:111:1
201912:111:111:1
201813:111:111:1
201713:112:111:1
201613:112:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
52%

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

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
202515%47%54%
202415%41%54%
202315%36%53%
202215%34%53%
202115%34%53%
202015%36%53%
201915%36%52%
201815%36%52%
201715%36%51%
201615%38%51%
201599%46%50%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalmer, AK AvgAlaska (AK)National
2025151516
2024151515
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151515
2019151515
2018151515
2017151515
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Palmer, AK?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Palmer, AK is Amazing Grace Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Palmer?
2 private elementary schools are located in Palmer.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Palmer?
50% of private elementary schools in Palmer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Palmer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Palmer include: Ya Ne Dah Ah School vs. Amazing Grace Academy

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