For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 876 students in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK are Chenega School, Slana School and Tatitlek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Valdez-cordova Census Area have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Valdez-cordova Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chenega School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Main St
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 573-5123
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Slana School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Mile 4 Nabesna Rd
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-5868
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Tatitlek Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Main St
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Tatitlek, AK 99677
(907) 325-2252
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Eccles Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Adams Ave
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Cordova, AK 99574
(907) 424-3236
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 West Klutina
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4728
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Kenny Lake School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Mile 5 Edgerton Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3870
Grades: PK-12
| 58 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Portage St
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Whittier, AK 99693
(907) 472-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #99.
Glennallen Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Valdez-cordova Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mile 325 Tok Cutoff
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3854
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3854
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Mile 104 Old Richardson Hwy
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-3394
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Mile 2 Tok Cutoff
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-3241
Gakona, AK 99586
(907) 822-3241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Valdez-cordova Census Area, AK include Chenega School, Slana School and Tatitlek Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Valdez-cordova Census Area?
9 public preschools are located in Valdez-cordova Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez-cordova Census Area?
Valdez-cordova Census Area public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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