For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 611 students in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Scenic Foothills are Scenic Park Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scenic Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3933 Patterson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1650
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK include Scenic Park Elementary School and Baxter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Scenic Foothills, Anchorage public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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