For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,136 students in Juneau City And Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK are Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau City And Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Juneau City And Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Juneau City And Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auke Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11860 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 192:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Juneau City And Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK include Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
How many public preschools are located in Juneau City And Borough?
8 public preschools are located in Juneau City And Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau City And Borough?
Juneau City And Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Juneau City And Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Juneau City And Borough include: Sayeik Gastineau Community School vs. Harborview Elementary School, Mendenhall River Community School vs. Auke Bay Elementary School, Harborview Elementary School vs. Sayeik Gastineau Community School
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