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#13 of 22 private schools in AK
Amazing Grace Academy
School · Palmer, AK
A private school in Palmer, AK serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2238 E INNER SPRINGER LOOP, Palmer, AK 99645
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AK.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AK
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
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Where Amazing Grace Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,069
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley PathwaysEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Amazing Grace Academy is listed in Palmer, AK; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Amazing Grace Academy
Amazing Grace Academy is a private school in Palmer, AK, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 22 private schools in AK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amazing Grace Academy
What grades does Amazing Grace Academy serve?
Amazing Grace Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Amazing Grace Academy?
Amazing Grace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amazing Grace Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Amazing Grace Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Amazing Grace Academy rank in AK?
Amazing Grace Academy ranks #13 of 22 private schools in AK.
What is Amazing Grace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Amazing Grace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Amazing Grace Academy a private school?
Yes, Amazing Grace Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Amazing Grace Academy a religious school?
Amazing Grace Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Phone
- (907) 745-2691
- Area population (ZIP 99645)
- 31,494
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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