Pacific Northern Academy Photo - Pacific Northern Academy is a uniquely independent, Alaskan School dedicated to educating students to be creative, independent thinkers. The Alaskan Leaders of tomorrow are PNA students today!

Best Alaska Nonsectarian Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 nonsectarian private schools in Alaska. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Alaska.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Alaska include Sprucetree Montessori School, Anchorage Waldorf School, and Pacific Northern Academy.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Alaska (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anchorage Waldorf School
Anchorage Waldorf School Photo - Students skating at Cheney Lake in Movement classes
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pacific Northern Academy
Pacific Northern Academy Photo - Pacific Northern Academy is a uniquely independent, Alaskan School dedicated to educating students to be creative, independent thinkers. The Alaskan Leaders of tomorrow are PNA students today!
(10)
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sprucetree Montessori School
Montessori School
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
Gr: K | 29 students
Anchorage Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Eagle Crest Academy
Alternative School
2222 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99511
(907) 561-7692
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Fairbanks Montessori Association
Montessori School
2014 30th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Juneau Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
750 Saint Anns Avenue
Douglas, AK 99824
(585) 857-0173
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Nikaitchuat Ilisagviat
Daycare / Preschool
600 Fifth Ave
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-4160
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Puffin Heights Montessori School
Montessori School
1000 West Twentieth Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 272-5999
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
The Seer School
Special Program Emphasis
303 Kimsham St.
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-6224
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Starbright Early Learning Center
Alternative School
3531 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 562-1414
Gr: PK-4 | 80 students
Ya Ne Dah Ah School
9109 Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-0793
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Ya Ne Dah Ah School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1105
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 745-0793
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students

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