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Best Anchorage Municipality Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 2,104 students in Anchorage Municipality, AK.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is lower than the Alaska private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
60% of private preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 2,104
  • Average Tuition: $8,547
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Anchorage Municipality, AK School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 2,104
  • Average Tuition: $8,547
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Anchorage Municipality, AK School Trends

Top Ranked Anchorage Municipality Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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Map of Birchwood Christian School
Birchwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
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Map of Eagle River Christian School
Eagle River Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
(1)
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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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Map of Mountain City Christian Academy
Mountain City Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
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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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Map of Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
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Map of Anchorage Montessori School
Anchorage Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Montessori School
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
(2)
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Faith Lutheran Preschool Photo
Faith Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK | 15 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5200 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
(3)
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Map of Puffin Heights Montessori School
Puffin Heights Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
1000 West Twentieth Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-5999
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Map of St. John Orthodox Christian School
St. John Orthodox Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
18940 Monastery Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
(1)
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Map of Starbright Early Learning Center
Starbright Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-4 | 80 students
Alternative School
3531 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 562-1414
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Map of Tundra Tykes
Tundra Tykes
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
750 D St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 271-4500
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska

Anchorage Municipality Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Banner Christian Academy
Banner Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Assembly of God
12101 Brayton Drive
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 344-9554
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Map of Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 140 students
Christian
9251 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 349-8032
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Overview

Category
This State (AK)
US
# Schools
15 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearAnchorage Municipality Total Schools
202514
202415
202315
202215
202114
202014
201913
201813
201711
201611
201511
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# Students
2,104 Students
3,994 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
2025162114191
2024152110187
202314193185
2022142106188
2021141113184
2020136111179
2019143119182
2018144119181
2017153113183
2016153113181
2015152111173
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% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202523%25%32%
202422%25%32%
202323%26%32%
202225%24%31%
202124%31%32%
202023%30%31%
201917%30%31%
201820%31%30%
201717%20%31%
201617%22%31%
201516%21%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
166 Teachers
328 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202513:112:112:1
202414:113:112:1
202313:113:112:1
202211:112:112:1
202111:112:112:1
202011:112:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201714:112:112:1
201614:113:112:1
201514:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
43%

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

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202544%38%51%
202444%32%51%
202345%32%51%
202239%29%51%
202140%29%50%
202040%31%50%
201950%32%50%
201850%32%50%
201767%35%49%
201667%34%49%
201562%43%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
2025161516
2024151516
2023151516
2022151516
2021161516
2020151516
2019161516
2018161516
2017151516
2016151516
2015151416
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
course
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,547
$6,866

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
2025$8,241$6,604$12,988
2024$7,869$6,606$10,159
2023$9,237$7,412$9,500
2022$8,992$7,091$8,989
2021$8,992$7,091$8,661
2020$8,992$6,895$8,383
2019$9,516$6,990$8,266
2018$9,451$6,954$7,888
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,450
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,864
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
94%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202592%94%83%
202492%94%88%
202391%94%88%
202291%94%88%
202191%94%88%
202091%93%88%
201991%93%88%
201891%93%88%
201791%93%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20250.620.640.65
20240.630.650.65
20230.640.650.65
20220.640.620.64
20210.630.670.64
20200.630.670.64
20190.590.670.64
20180.590.670.64
20170.590.620.62
20160.590.620.62
20150.580.600.62
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# American Indian Students
90 Students
234 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
6%

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20174%6%1%
20164%6%1%
20153%6%2%
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# Asian Students
84 Students
136 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20253%3%4%
20244%3%5%
20235%5%5%
20224%5%5%
20214%4%5%
20204%4%4%
20193%3%5%
20183%3%5%
20173%3%3%
20163%3%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
55 Students
161 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20253%4%8%
20243%4%8%
20233%3%8%
20225%4%8%
20215%13%7%
20205%12%7%
20192%11%7%
20182%11%7%
20172%2%6%
20162%2%7%
20152%2%6%
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# Black Students
53 Students
109 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
20252%3%6%
20242%3%6%
20232%2%6%
20223%2%6%
20213%2%7%
20203%2%7%
20194%4%6%
20184%4%6%
20174%4%6%
20164%4%6%
20154%3%6%
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# White Students
889 Students
1,847 Students
% White Students
41%
46%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202542%46%48%
202441%45%48%
202344%43%48%
202248%50%50%
202147%45%50%
202049%47%51%
201957%49%52%
201857%49%52%
201757%54%54%
201657%54%54%
201557%55%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
956 Students
1,515 Students
% of Others Students
45%
37%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAnchorage Municipality AverageAlaska (AK) AverageNational Average
202545%37%34%
202445%38%33%
202340%41%33%
202237%35%31%
202138%33%31%
202036%31%31%
201929%28%30%
201830%28%30%
201730%31%30%
201630%31%29%
201532%31%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK?
The top ranked private preschools in Anchorage Municipality, AK include Anchor Lutheran School, Birchwood Christian School, and Anchorage Waldorf School.
How many private preschools are located in Anchorage Municipality?
15 private preschools are located in Anchorage Municipality.
How diverse are private preschools in Anchorage Municipality?
Anchorage Municipality private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Alaska private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Anchorage Municipality?
60% of private preschools in Anchorage Municipality are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Anchorage Municipality are often viewed compared to one another?

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