For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,306 students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Abbott Loop are Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Trailside Elementary School and Focus Homeschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Trailside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 Abbott Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Focus Homeschool
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9312 Vanguard Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 522-7400
Gr: PK-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Kasuun Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4000 E 68th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-9444
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9911 Lake Otis Pwky
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5450
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-5450
Gr: PK-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK include Northern Lights Abc K-8 School, Trailside Elementary School and Focus Homeschool.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
6 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Abbott Loop, Anchorage public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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