For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 818 students in 99517, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in 99517, AK are Turnagain Elementary School, Lake Hood Elementary School and Northwood Abc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99517 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99517, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99517, AK Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Hood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
99517, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 99517, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in 99517, AK include Turnagain Elementary School, Lake Hood Elementary School and Northwood Abc.
How many public preschools are located in 99517?
3 public preschools are located in 99517.
What is the racial composition of students in 99517?
99517 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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