For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 11,754 students in 99701, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99701, AK are Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Weller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99701 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99701, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99701, AK Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 7,486 students
Rank: #33.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 Elementary Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Ladd Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Rank: #77.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 Bradway Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Anne Wien Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1010.
Salcha Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Denali Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
99701, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Grades: K-9
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99701, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99701, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Weller Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99701?
13 public preschools are located in 99701.
What is the racial composition of students in 99701?
99701 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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