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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Alaska

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Alaska is 93% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Alaska is Birchwood Christian School, with an acceptance rate of 80%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 80% 99% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 93%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Alaska (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pacific Northern Academy
Pacific Northern Academy Photo - Pacific Northern Academy is a uniquely independent, Alaskan School dedicated to educating students to be creative, independent thinkers. The Alaskan Leaders of tomorrow are PNA students today!
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-8
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lumen Christi High School
Lumen Christi High School Photo - Our awesome school community
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 7-12
8110 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-9231
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mountain City Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sprucetree Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Anchorage Waldorf School
Anchorage Waldorf School Photo - Students skating at Cheney Lake in Movement classes
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center
Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center Photo - Known locally as "The Little Green School"
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: K-12
Po Box 257
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 246-7323
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Far North Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-10
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7979
Rank: #99.
Monroe Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: 7-12
615 Monroe Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2044
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Eagle River Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Grace Christian School
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(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
12407 Pintail Street
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 644-2232
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
World Harvest Christ. School
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: K-12
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Anchor Lutheran School
Anchor Lutheran School Photo - Perhaps what Anchor is best known for is our warm, loving environment, being a place children, parents, and staff genuinely love to be. We are a school community that welcomes people as they are, sharing God's unconditional love through our high quality educational experience. Our students and families quickly come to know that Anchor is not just a school; it's a large extended family of other people who care.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cook Inlet Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
45872 K Beach Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alaska average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Alaska average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 93% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Alaska?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alaska include Birchwood Christian School, Pacific Northern Academy and Lumen Christi High School.

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