For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 130 students in Metlakatla, AK.
The top-ranked public preschool in Metlakatla, AK is Richard Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metlakatla, AK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Metlakatla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Metlakatla, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Metlakatla, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Metlakatla, AK include Richard Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Metlakatla?
1 public preschools are located in Metlakatla.
What is the racial composition of students in Metlakatla?
Metlakatla public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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