Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AK School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Birchwood Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AK School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Birchwood Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
From learners to leaders.
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
20 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Modest
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
AP EnglishAP Histroy
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is a multi-child discount available.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Robin Reich
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- At Birchwood Christian School, our mission is to ensure that your child will encounter a Christ-centered worldview through intentional Biblical integration into all areas, enabling students to grow in relationships, academic excellence, faith, and character.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Birchwood Christian School cost?
Birchwood Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Birchwood Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Birchwood Christian School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 93%. Birchwood Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Alaska with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Birchwood Christian School offer?
Birchwood Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Birchwood Christian School's ranking?
Birchwood Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alaska for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Birchwood Christian School?
The application deadline for Birchwood Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
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(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
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10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
18940 Monastery Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
300 E Kalli Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3547
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students
Christian
744 E 13th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-3617
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Alternative School
2222 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99511
(907) 561-7692
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
18940 Monastery Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
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Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
300 E Kalli Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3547
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students
18940 Monastery Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-3920
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
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(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
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Mirror Lake Middle School
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
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22901 Lake Hill Dr
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(907) 742-3500
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3500
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Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
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Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Chugiak High School
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(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3050
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Eagle River, AK 99577
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