For the 2024-25 school year, there are 62 public preschools serving 21,409 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK are Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and Girdwood 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 32% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Anchorage Municipality (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Huffman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Girdwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
680 Hightower
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Girdwood, AK 99587
(907) 742-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Bayshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
O'malley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Orion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Grades: PK-6
| 456 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Trailside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
Ravenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #1414.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Alpenglow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #1717.
Inlet View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #1818.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #1919.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 542 students
Rank: #2020.
Kincaid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Homestead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #2222.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #2323.
Ursa Minor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
336 Hoonah Ave
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 428-1311
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 428-1311
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #2424.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #2525.
Ocean View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11911 Johns Rd
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5850
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5850
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #2626.
Fire Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Campbell Stem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7206 Rovenna St
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-5560
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Kasuun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #2929.
Klatt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11900 Puma St
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5750
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5750
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 362 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Focus Homeschool
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 564 students
Rank: #3232.
Scenic Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Grades: PK-6
| 382 students
Rank: #3333.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
College Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Gladys Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
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Anchorage Municipality Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Career Education High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-3950
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Anchorage Outreachprivate High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichols St.
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 263-9207
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Avail School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
425 C St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4930
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4930
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Booth Memorial Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2220 Nichol St. #8
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-0522
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Charter North Hospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 258-7575
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
16525 South Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3028
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3028
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Continuation School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 West International Airport
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1170
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 742-1170
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Crossroads High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4515 Campbell Airstrip Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-2050
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Jesse Lee Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4600 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2101
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Mckinley Heights High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Mt. Iliamna Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4140 Eaker Avenue
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 753-8235
Grades: PK-3
| 108 students
8414 Mcguire Ave
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
North Star Hostital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1650 So. Bragaw
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 272-6206
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Providence Heights (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2900 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 269-7208
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
454 Dyea St
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 742-1600
Jber, AK 99505
(907) 742-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
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, Huffman Elementary School and Girdwood 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Anchorage Municipality are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Anchorage Municipality include: Nunaka Valley Elementary School vs. College Gate Elementary School, College Gate Elementary School vs. Nunaka Valley Elementary School, Lake Hood Elementary School vs. Willow Crest Elementary School
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