For the 2023-24 school year, there are 35 private daycares & preschools serving 3,171 students in Alaska.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alaska include Anchorage Waldorf School, St. Mary's School and Holy Name Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,412, which is higher than the Alaska average tuition cost of $7,224.
71% of private daycares & preschools in Alaska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Alaska Private Daycares & Preschools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Anchorage Junior Academy![Anchorage Junior Academy Photo - Committed to Christian Education Anchorage Junior Academy Photo - Committed to Christian Education]()

(Seventh Day Adventist)
5511 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Birchwood Christian School
(Christian)
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Grades: PK-12
| 236 students
Fairbanks Montessori Association
Daycare / Preschool
2014 30th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
Mountain City Christian Academy
(Baptist)
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Grades: PK-12
| 510 students
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
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(Catholic)
2901 Huffman Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
Grades: PK-6
| 194 students
Sprucetree Montessori School
Montessori School
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
Grades: K
| 29 students
Aurora Tutoring School & Resource Center
(Christian)
201 Old Steese Hwy # 6
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-8852
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-8852
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Clover Pass Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
105 N Pt Higgins Rd N
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-2350
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-2350
Grades: NS-4
| 47 students
Cook Inlet Academy
(Christian)
45872 K Beach Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Dillingham Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
446 Windmill Hill Rd.
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2496
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2496
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Fairhill Christian School
(Church of God)
101 City Lights Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 457-2167
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(907) 457-2167
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Faith Community Christian School
(Christian)
11970 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 790-2240
Juneau, AK 99803
(907) 790-2240
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
5200 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Far North Christian School
(Christian)
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7979
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7979
Grades: PK-10
| 50 students
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
47585 Ciechanski Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-9551
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-9551
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Hamilton Acres Baptist School
(Baptist)
138 Farewell Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5995
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 34 students
Kodiak Christian School
(Christian)
3300 Rezanof Dr E
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4905
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4905
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
Daycare / Preschool
600 Fifth Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-4160
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-4160
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
North Pole Christian School
(Christian)
2936 Badger Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
Grades: PK-3
| 31 students
Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2980 Davis Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-9466
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-9466
Grades: K
| 11 students
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Puffin Heights Montessori School
Montessori School
1000 West Twentieth Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-5999
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-5999
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
18940 Monastery Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Starbright Early Learning Center
Alternative School
3531 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 562-1414
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 562-1414
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Valley Baptist Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3921 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 790-2299
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 790-2299
Grades: K
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alaska?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Alaska include Anchorage Waldorf School, St. Mary's School and Holy Name Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Alaska?
35 private daycares & preschools are located in Alaska.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Alaska?
The average tuition cost is $7,412, which is higher than the Alaska private school average tuition cost of $7,224.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Alaska?
Alaska private daycares & preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Alaska private school average of 26%.
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