For the 2026 school year, there are 11 online public preschools serving 3,893 students in Alaska.
Alaska online public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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Best Online Public Preschools in Alaska (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 784:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Upstream Learning Correspondence
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1976 Aurora Dr
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-8526
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Auke Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11860 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Denali Peak
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Suntrana St
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Healy, AK 99743
(907) 683-2278
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 75:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
St. Paul School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Tolstoi
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-4100
Saint Paul Island, AK 99660
(907) 546-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public preschools are offered in Alaska?
11 online public preschools are available for Alaska students.
What is the racial composition of online public preschools students in Alaska?
Alaska online public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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