For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,361 students in Eagle River, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK are Ravenwood Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School and Eagle River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Eagle River, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Fire Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK include Ravenwood Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School and Eagle River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eagle River?
5 public preschools are located in Eagle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Eagle River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eagle River include: Ravenwood Elementary School vs. Alpenglow Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School vs. Ravenwood Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School vs. Alpenglow Elementary School
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