For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 285 students in Chugiak, AK (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,184 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Chugiak, AK are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
The top-ranked private school in Chugiak, AK is Birchwood Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Alaska private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
100% of private schools in Chugiak, AK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top-Ranked Chugiak Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Chugiak)
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
285 Students
6,910 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
23%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
7 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1179
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$7,019
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
20%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
93%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
11 Students
406 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
6%
# Asian Students
2 Students
191 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
222 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
1 Student
145 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
131 Students
3,730 Students
% White Students
46%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
46 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
129 Students
2,120 Students
% of Others Students
45%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
5 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Chugiak, AK?
The top-ranked private schools in Chugiak, AK is Birchwood Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Chugiak?
1 private schools are located in Chugiak.
What percentage of students in Chugiak go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Chugiak are educated in private schools (compared to the AK state average of 5%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chugiak?
100% of private schools in Chugiak are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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