Top 10 Best Alaska Magnet Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 magnet public preschools serving 6,249 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska are Chugach Optional Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Rogers Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Alaska (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #1515.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #1616.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #1717.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Bragaw St
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska include Chugach Optional Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Rogers Park Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Alaska?
17 magnet public preschools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).

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