For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 267 students in Valdez, AK.
The top ranked public preschool in Valdez, AK is Hermon Hutchens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez, AK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Valdez, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Valdez, AK include Hermon Hutchens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Valdez?
1 public preschools are located in Valdez.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez?
Valdez public preschools minority enrollment is 28% 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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