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Best Anchorage Municipality Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public preschools serving 23,081 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK are Bear Valley Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Huffman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anchorage Municipality, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Anchorage Municipality have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Anchorage Municipality (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Girdwood School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Ursa Minor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 428-1311
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2323.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11911 Johns Rd
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5850
Gr: PK-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Fire Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Scenic Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2828.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2929.
Klatt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11900 Puma St
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5750
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
Kasuun Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Campbell Stem Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7206 Rovenna St
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3434.
Gladys Wood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Nunaka Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Twining Dr
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-0366
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK include Bear Valley Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Huffman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anchorage Municipality?
62 public preschools are located in Anchorage Municipality.
What is the racial composition of students in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Anchorage Municipality are often viewed compared to one another?

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