For the 2026 school year, there are 58 private schools serving 6,950 students in Alaska (there are 488 public schools, serving 127,890 students). 5% of all K-12 students in Alaska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,674 for elementary schools and $7,766 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Alaska include Birchwood Christian School, Immaculate Conception School, and Monroe Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
58 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
6,950 Students
5,691,442 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
545 Teachers
508,164 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1179
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,232
$14,927
Average Summer Program Cost
$880
$1,147
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,074
$7,219
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
# American Indian Students
406 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
191 Students
264,965 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
222 Students
507,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
145 Students
416,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
3,730 Students
2,931,376 Students
% White Students
54%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
20,066 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
2,160 Students
1,472,172 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Alaska Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked private schools in Alaska include Birchwood Christian School, Immaculate Conception School, and Monroe Catholic High School.
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?
Which private schools in Alaska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Alaska include: Gateway Christian Schools vs. Holy Name Catholic School, Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center vs. Birchwood Christian School, Kodiak Christian School vs. St. Mary's School
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