For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,753 students in 99501, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99501, AK are Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Denali Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99501, AK have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99501, AK Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Dr. Etheldra Davis - Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1327 Nelchina St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7600
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
99501, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99501, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99501, AK include Chugach Optional Elementary School, Inlet View Elementary School and Denali Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99501?
5 public preschools are located in 99501.
What is the racial composition of students in 99501?
99501 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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