For the 2025 school year, there are 23 blue ribbon public preschools serving 7,044 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska are Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and Bayshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary 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
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Huffman Elementary 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
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Bayshore Elementary 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
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
O'malley Elementary 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
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 265 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Aurora Elementary 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
| 488 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Orion Elementary 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
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1010.
Anderson Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1111.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1212.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1616.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1717.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #1818.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #1919.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2020.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #2121.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2222.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: #2323.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska include Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and Bayshore Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alaska?
23 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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