For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,030 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are Point Higgins School, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School and Whale Pass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Preschools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Point Higgins School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Whale Pass School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Naukati School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Houghtaling Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 4th Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2128
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tract 7c Of Asls 96-30
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 594-6110
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 594-6110
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences (Closed 2021)
Charter School
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK include Point Higgins School, Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School and Whale Pass School.
How many public preschools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
7 public preschools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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