Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Headquartered at 501 N Gulkana Street in Palmer, Alaska, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District serves as a vital public education system within the Anchorage metropolitan region. Operating as a vibrant, fully active school district, it manages 49 operational schools delivering seamless academic instruction from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a unique geographic profile, categorized primarily as a small suburban setting while serving a territory where roughly 36 percent of the land is rural. This diverse landscape allows the district to connect suburban town centers with remote mountain communities, creating a broad educational footprint across the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.

According to National Center for Education Statistics dataset context for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a large student body of nearly 19,500 learners across its primary and secondary programs. To support this expansive population, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 4,515 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated teaching staff of over 2,030 full-time equivalent educators, supported by nearly 393 instructional aides and more than 2,090 specialized support staff. This strong staffing framework ensures that students benefit from comprehensive academic programs, tailored classroom support, and essential administrative services tailored to southern Alaska's growing communities.