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Anchor Lutheran School Top 8 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AK)
Faith Lutheran Preschool Top 15 · Highest % Students of Color (AK)
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Best Alaska Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 58 private schools serving 6,932 students in Alaska, versus 484 public schools serving 127,180 students (5% of K-12 students attend private schools, vs. national average 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,674 for elementary schools and $7,766 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
72% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58
  • # Students Served: 6,932
  • Average Tuition: $7,295
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58
  • # Students Served: 6,932
  • Average Tuition: $7,295
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Alaska School Trends

Top Ranked Alaska Private Schools (2026-27)

Amazing Grace Academy Photo
Amazing Grace Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
(2)
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Anchor Lutheran School Photo
Anchor Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
(10)
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Anchorage Junior Academy Photo
Anchorage Junior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5511 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
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Anchorage Waldorf School Photo
Anchorage Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
(3)
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Grace Christian School Photo
Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
12407 Pintail Street
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 644-2232
(4)
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Holy Rosary Academy Photo
Holy Rosary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
(11)
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Lumen Christi High School Photo
Lumen Christi High School
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
8110 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-9231
(6)
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Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
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Pacific Northern Academy Photo
Pacific Northern Academy
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
(10)
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Photo
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2901 Huffman Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
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Alaska Private School Trends (10-Year)

58
Private Schools
-19.4% (-14 schools) 10-yr
6,932
Students
+2.6% (+175 students) 10-yr
$7,295
Avg. Tuition
+27.2% (+$1,562) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
58 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year(AK) Total Schools
202558
202462
202357
202258
202163
202067
201965
201866
201760
201660
201572
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# Students
6,932 Students
5,690,765 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
2025122179
2024115172
202390174
202299185
202198180
202092171
201998175
201897172
2017101180
2016104178
201594167
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% Average Students of Color
23%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202523%34%
202423%34%
202326%33%
202224%33%
202129%32%
202029%32%
201927%31%
201828%31%
201721%32%
201623%32%
201523%32%
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Student By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeAlaska
Nursey36
Pre-K1,055
Kind558
1466
2435
3402
4434
5912
6404
7452
8445
9381
10326
11326
12299
Not Listed1
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Academics
# Teachers
543 Teachers
508,570 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202512:111:1
202413:111:1
202312:111:1
202212:111:1
202111:111:1
202011:112:1
201911:112:1
201811:112:1
201712:112:1
201613:112:1
201512:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202543%55%
202437%54%
202334%54%
202232%54%
202132%54%
202034%54%
201936%53%
201836%53%
201736%53%
201638%52%
201546%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20251515
20241515
20231515
20221515
20211515
20201515
20191515
20181515
20171515
20161515
20151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,295
$14,943

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
2025$7,019$15,012
2024$7,361$13,254
2023$7,224$12,626
2022$6,926$12,187
2021$6,926$11,800
2020$7,035$11,512
2019$7,035$11,293
2018$7,007$11,017
2017$6,823$10,708
2016$6,947$10,356
2015$5,733$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202520%34%
202421%34%
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202594%81%
202494%85%
202394%85%
202294%85%
202194%85%
202093%85%
201993%85%
201893%85%
201792%85%
201692%85%
201592%85%
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Students by Ethnicity
0.61
0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20250.610.65
20240.610.65
20230.630.65
20220.620.64
20210.650.64
20200.650.64
20190.640.63
20180.650.63
20170.600.61
20160.600.61
20150.600.61
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# American Indian Students
406 Students
29,815 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20256%1%
20246%1%
20236%1%
20225%2%
20214%1%
20204%1%
20196%1%
20186%2%
20177%1%
20166%1%
20156%1%
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# Asian Students
191 Students
264,585 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20253%5%
20243%5%
20234%5%
20223%4%
20213%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20153%4%
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# Hispanic Students
222 Students
506,702 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20253%9%
20243%9%
20232%9%
20223%8%
20219%9%
20209%9%
20198%8%
20188%8%
20172%8%
20162%8%
20152%8%
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# Black Students
145 Students
415,632 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
20252%7%
20242%7%
20232%8%
20222%7%
20212%7%
20202%8%
20193%7%
20183%7%
20173%7%
20163%7%
20153%8%
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# White Students
3,730 Students
2,929,926 Students
% White Students
54%
52%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202554%52%
202454%52%
202346%52%
202251%54%
202148%54%
202050%54%
201952%56%
201852%56%
201757%58%
201656%58%
201556%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
20,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,151 Students
1,473,602 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlaska (AK) AvgNational
202531%26%
202431%26%
202339%25%
202235%25%
202133%25%
202031%24%
201928%24%
201828%23%
201728%22%
201630%22%
201530%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars & Sports
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Alaska?
How many private schools are located in Alaska?
There are 58 private schools are located in Alaska.
How much do private schools cost in Alaska?
The average private school tuition in Alaska is $7,674 for elementary schools and $7,766 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Alaska?
Approximately 23% of students in Alaska private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Alaska go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Alaska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alaska?
72% of private schools in Alaska are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.
Which private schools in Alaska are often viewed compared to one another?

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