For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 2,332 students in Juneau, AK.
The top-ranked public preschool in Juneau, AK is Sayeik Gastineau Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Juneau have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Juneau, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Juneau, Alaska 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Juneau, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Juneau, AK include Sayeik Gastineau Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Juneau?
8 public preschools are located in Juneau.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau?
Juneau public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Juneau are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Juneau 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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