For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 905 students in Ketchikan, AK. The top-ranked public preschools in Ketchikan, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Ketchikan 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 Public Preschools in Ketchikan, AK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Pass School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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%
Ketchikan, 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
Lot 7
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 489-2228
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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 Ketchikan, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ketchikan, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public preschools are located in Ketchikan?
7 public preschools are located in Ketchikan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan?
Ketchikan 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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