Scenic Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, Alaska, serving 382 students in grades PK-6. This school consistently outperforms the Anchorage School District and the state of Alaska in academic assessments, with strong results across subjects and grade levels.
In the 2023-2024 school year, Scenic Park Elementary had 64.06% of students proficient or better in science, compared to 38.66% for the Anchorage School District and 36.94% for the state. The school also excelled in English Language Arts (42.25% proficient) and mathematics (54.59% proficient), outpacing the district and state averages. Scenic Park Elementary has ranked among the top 36 out of 173 elementary schools in Alaska, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, which includes strong performance from Asian, Native American, and English Language Learner subgroups, is a particular strength.
When compared to nearby schools like Nunaka Valley Elementary, Scenic Park Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic assessments and statewide rankings. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges, makes Scenic Park Elementary a model for other schools to emulate within the Anchorage School District.
Students at Scenic Park Elementary are 33% White, 23% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% Pacific Islander, 7% American Indian, 5% African American.
In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Scenic Park Elementary.
Scenic Park Elementary ranks 36th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Scenic Park Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Nicholas J. Begich Middle SchoolAlternative : Bartlett High School
Anchorage School District