For the 2025 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public preschools serving 7,386 students in Alaska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska are Bear Valley Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Huffman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10500 Bayshore Dr
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 742-5360
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5085 10th St
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0300
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Delta Junction Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2659 Nistler Rd
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Delta Junction, AK 99737
(907) 895-4696
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Avenue G Bldg 550
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-7486
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 874-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Fred And Sara Machetanz Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4961 E Nelson Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 864-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Orion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5112 Arctic Warrior Dr
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Jber, AK 99506
(907) 742-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Peak Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1959 N Stringfield Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 861-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Anderson Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
692 Raven's Way
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Eielson Afb, AK 99702
(907) 372-3306
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
604 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Iditarod Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Carpenter Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 352-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Richard Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Milton St
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Metlakatla, AK 99926
(907) 886-4121
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Alaska include Bear Valley Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Huffman Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alaska?
24 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 41% 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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