For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 504 students in Kodiak Island Borough, AK. The top ranked public preschools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK are Peterson Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kodiak Island Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Kodiak Island Borough have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kodiak Island Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Benny Benson Dr
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7492
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Kodiak Island Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
722 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 680-2354
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 680-2354
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Kodiak Island Borough, AK include Peterson Elementary School and East Elementary School. Kodiak Island Borough has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public preschools are located in Kodiak Island Borough?
2 public preschools are located in Kodiak Island Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kodiak Island Borough?
Kodiak Island Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 43% 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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