For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 953 students in 99506, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99506, AK are Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99506 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99506, AK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99506, AK Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
99506, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99506, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99506, AK include Aurora Elementary School and Orion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99506?
2 public preschools are located in 99506.
What is the racial composition of students in 99506?
99506 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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