For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 150 students in Alaska.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Alaska include Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Anchorage Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Alaska private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Alaska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top-Ranked Alaska Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (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
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School ![Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo - Middle schoolers enjoying a hike in the Butte. Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo - Middle schoolers enjoying a hike in the Butte.]()

Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Alaska?
The top-ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Alaska include Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School and Anchorage Waldorf School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Alaska?
3 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Alaska.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Alaska?
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Alaska are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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