For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,758 students in 99516, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99516, AK are Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and O'malley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99516 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99516, AK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best 99516, AK Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15001 Mountain Air Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
O'malley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Rabbit Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99516, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99516, AK include Bear Valley Elementary School, Huffman Elementary School and O'malley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99516?
5 public preschools are located in 99516.
What is the racial composition of students in 99516?
99516 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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