Published on 11/21/2008

Alaska's Governor and the Republican's recent Vice Presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, became a household name in the United States and the world. Her small hometown of Wasilla, also, became famous. This article is for all of you who've fallen in love with Alaska and Wasilla.

Gov. Sarah Palin came into the national spotlight in September, 2008 and so did her small hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. Americans in the 'Lower 48,' as named by Alaskans, were given a crash course on Alaska and all things Alaskan. This has started dreams of snow machine races and moose stew in the heads of some of my friends and I'm sure, many of you reading this article.

To that end, I have decided to see what the poor kids who are about to be dragged by their starry-eyed (or maybe snow-blinded) parents would have to deal with in terms of continuing their education. Here are the top 10 schools in Wasilla, Alaska that parents (and children) might want research before renting that Budget truck.

1) Teeland Middle School
2788 N. Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Phone: (907)-352-7500

Type of school: Public
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 648 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

2) Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
800 N. Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-7577

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 440 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

3) Iditarod Elementary
801 N. Wasilla Fishhook Road
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-5371

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

4) Tanaina Elementary School
2550 Lucille Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)-376-7117

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 492 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

5) Wasilla Middle School
650 Bogard Road.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-5308

Type of school: Public
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 756 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): No

6) Goose Bay Elementary School
6400 Hollywood Blvd.
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: (907)-373-5955

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 6
Enrollment: 532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

7) Finger Lake Elementary School
5981 Eek Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-373-3242

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 481 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes

8) Meadow Lakes Elementary School
1741 Pittman Road
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: (907)-357-9840

Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 6
Enrollment: 409 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): No

9) Cornerstone Christian School
4001 Ederrington Village
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-357-9798

Type of school: Private
Grades: K through 12
Enrollment: 97 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): N/A

10) Wasilla Lake Christian School
2001 Palmer Wasilla Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-373-6439

Type of school: Private
Grades: K through 12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): N/A

So there you have it! This is your first step in moving the family to Wasilla, Alaska where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air, wonderful natural scenery and interesting meals. Good luck and happy snow machining.