For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,467 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK are Meade River School, Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Harold Kaveolook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in North Slope Borough (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade River School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Harold Kaveolook School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nunamiut School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Kali School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Alak School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tikigaq School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 268 students
North Slope Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Qargi Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1684 Okpik St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9628
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK include Meade River School, Fred Ipalook Elementary School and Harold Kaveolook School.
How many public preschools are located in North Slope Borough?
8 public preschools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in North Slope Borough include: Meade River School vs. Tikigaq School
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