Alaska Private Schools

There are 66 private schools in Alaska, serving 6,282 students.
The average private school tuition is $7,445 for elementary schools and $6,118 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 93% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 28% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
73% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Roman Catholic).
There are 1 all-boys school, 5 Montessori schools, 3 schools offering summer programs and 36 Preschools/Day Care schools.

Faith Lutheran School and Preschool visit the newly opened Dome.

Students skating at Cheney Lake in Movement classes

Holy Rosary Academy is an independent school in the Catholic tradition, faithful to the See of Peter, founded and governed by Catholic laity. Founded in the Marian Year 1987, and named in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, it comprises both grammar and secondary education.

Students and staff in front of the main entrance of our school, with the cross of Christ lifted above. In our whole program, Jesus is lifted up as the example we follow and the purpose to which we commit ourselves.

Senior Walk - on the day of graduation our seniors walk the hall one final time!

Alaska Private Schools by County

Popular cities: Anchorage (18 schools), Fairbanks (11 schools), Wasilla (5 schools), Eagle River (4 schools), Juneau (3 schools).

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Anchorage Borough
22 Schools
2,823 Students
17% Minority
Bristol Bay Borough
1 Schools
7 Students
100% Minority
Dillingham Borough
1 Schools
31 Students
8% Minority
Fairbanks North Star Borough
12 Schools
1,685 Students
49% Minority
Hoonah Angoon Borough
1 Schools
4 Students
- Minority
Juneau Borough
4 Schools
137 Students
17% Minority
Kenai Peninsula Borough
4 Schools
277 Students
5% Minority
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
3 Schools
599 Students
19% Minority
Kodiak Island Borough
3 Schools
164 Students
41% Minority
Matanuska Susitna Borough
8 Schools
511 Students
43% Minority
Northwest Arctic Borough
1 Schools
19 Students
100% Minority
Prince Of Wales Hyder Borough
1 Schools
9 Students
22% Minority
Sitka Borough
2 Schools
29 Students
42% Minority
Southeast Fairbanks Borough
2 Schools
71 Students
9% Minority

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5 Facts about Montessori, Waldorf & Reggio Emilia Schools

We take a detailed look at the three popular early childhood methods to help you determine which one best suits your needs and requirements.

August 14, 2018

Religious Schools: An Overview

Your religion matters to you. You want your child to attend a school which will combine academics and religious education. Here is an overview of what is available together with some links to denominational web sites.

July 24, 2018

5 Changes In The Tax Act Of 2017 To Review

We identify changes in The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 which impact not-for-profit private schools.