For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 818 students in 99517, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99517, AK are Turnagain Elementary School, Northwood Abc and Lake Hood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99517 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99517, AK have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best 99517, AK Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lake Hood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
99517, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Village Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3020 Minnesota Drive Suite 8f
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-3728
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99517, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99517, AK include Turnagain Elementary School, Northwood Abc and Lake Hood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 99517?
3 public preschools are located in 99517.
What is the racial composition of students in 99517?
99517 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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