For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 online public preschools serving 3,639 students in Alaska.
Alaska online public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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Best Online Public Preschools in Alaska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Fifth Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Denali Peak
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Grades: PK-12
| 735 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Valdez Home School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Rank: #1212.
St. Paul School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Tolstoi
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-3337
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-3337
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public preschools are offered in Alaska?
12 online public preschools are available for Alaska students.
What is the racial composition of online public preschools students in Alaska?
Alaska online public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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