Question about elementary school (Anchorage: job, houses, moving to)

[annieswen]

Hello! We will be moving to Anchorage soon from Mississippi. I do not know much about the elementary schools there, except that I have heard from several people that the South Anchorage schools are very desirable. I have 5 small children, so the schools are very important to us, and we prefer public schools to private. We are looking at renting a home first, until we learn more about the area. I am wondering if anybody here can tell me anything positive or negative about Abbott Loop elementary? Any input about schools would be very helpful! Thank you in advance for your help!

[mal_flisk]

My kids went to Mears and are now in Dimond HS, but I have heard Abbott Loop is really good. It's located a little ways down from the office where I work.

[annieswen]

Thank you so much for your help! We are looking at some houses in the area, so I wanted to get some input.

[mal_flisk]

South Anchorage, Service HS and Dimond HS are the areas to look in if you are interested in the schools on this side of town.

[bongo]

Abbott Loop Elementary -- Anchorage School District

You can look at Abbott Loop's school report card & website by going on asd.k12.org & clicking on elementary schools if the above link does not work.

I am a teacher with ASD & have heard very good things about Abbott Loop. In fact, one of my friends just got a job there & has said the staff is so supportive & awesome.

Especially since you are renting first, I don't think you can go wrong. Once you get to town you may eventually want to buy & it's good to get to know neighborhoods before buying.

Enjoy our Town!

[annieswen]

Thank you so much for this information. I really appreciate all of the advice. We are very excited to be part of your town !