Best 99503 Alaska Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 675 students in 99503, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99503, AK are North Star Elementary School and Willow Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99503 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99503, AK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).

Best 99503, AK Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 W Fireweed Ln
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Willow Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 W Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 99503, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99503, AK include North Star Elementary School and Willow Crest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99503?
2 public preschools are located in 99503.
What is the racial composition of students in 99503?
99503 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).

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