For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 864 students in 99901, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99901, AK are Point Higgins School, Fawn Mountain Elementary School and Houghtaling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99901 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99901, AK 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 99901, AK Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
99901, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ketchikan Regional Youth Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3058 5th Ave
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-6681
Gr: 5-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
333 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99901, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99901, AK include Point Higgins School, Fawn Mountain Elementary School and Houghtaling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99901?
4 public preschools are located in 99901.
What is the racial composition of students in 99901?
99901 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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