For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,161 students in Juneau, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Juneau, AK are Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Saytik Gastineau Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Juneau, AK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auke Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11880 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Homebridge
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Saytik Gastineau Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harborview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mendenhall River Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Riverbend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Juneau, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Juneau, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Juneau, AK include Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Saytik Gastineau Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Juneau?
8 public preschools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Juneau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Juneau include: Saytik Gastineau Community School vs. Harborview Elementary School, Harborview Elementary School vs. Saytik Gastineau Community School, Auke Bay Elementary School vs. Harborview Elementary School
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