For the 2026 school year, there are 9 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Alaska. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Alaska.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Alaska include Pacific Northern Academy, Anchorage Waldorf School, and Sprucetree Montessori School.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Alaska (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
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
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
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
Anchorage, AK 99511
(907) 561-7692
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
The Seer School
Special Program Emphasis
303 Kimsham St.
Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-6224
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
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 562-1414
Gr: PK-4 | 80 students
Ya Ne Dah Ah School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 1105
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 745-0793
Sutton, AK 99674
(907) 745-0793
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
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