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Oldest Private Preschools in Alaska

The average private preschool in Alaska was founded around 1974 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Alaska is Dillingham Adventist School, founded in 1853.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AK Schools Ranked: 27
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1988
  • AK School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AK Schools Ranked: 27
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1988
  • AK School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1970
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Year Founded Range: 1853 2016 Avg. Year Founded: 1974

Oldest Private Preschools in Alaska (2026-27)

Showing 27 schools
Map of Dillingham Adventist School
#1Dillingham Adventist School
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
446 Windmill Hill Rd.
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2496
1853year founded
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Anchorage Junior Academy Photo
#2Anchorage Junior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5511 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
1941year founded
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Amazing Grace Academy Photo
#3Amazing Grace Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
(2)
1942year founded
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Map of Holy Name Catholic School
#4(T4–T5)Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
1946year founded
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Map of Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks
#4(T4–T5)Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 313-3062
1946year founded
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St. Mary's School Photo
#6St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
2932 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-3513
1954year founded
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
#7Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(650) 906-1950
1955year founded
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Map of Fairbanks Montessori Association
#8Fairbanks Montessori Association
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2014 30th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
1965year founded
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Map of Mountain City Christian Academy
#9Mountain City Christian Academy
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
1972year founded
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Map of Cook Inlet Academy
#10Cook Inlet Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
45872 K Beach Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
1973year founded
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Map of Anchorage Montessori School
#11(T11–T12)Anchorage Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Montessori School
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
(2)
1977year founded
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Map of Kodiak Christian School
#11(T11–T12)Kodiak Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Christian
3300 Rezanof Dr E
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4905
1977year founded
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Map of Anchorage Gymnastics Association
#13Anchorage Gymnastics Association
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
1978year founded
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Anchor Lutheran School Photo
#14(T14–T16)Anchor Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
(10)
1979year founded
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Map of Fairhill Christian School
#14(T14–T16)Fairhill Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
101 City Lights Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(190) 745-7216
1979year founded
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Far North Christian School Photo
#14(T14–T16)Far North Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 378-2476
1979year founded
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Photo
#17St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2901 Huffman Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
1980year founded
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Map of North Pole Christian School
#18North Pole Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 13 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2936 Badger Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
1982year founded
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Holy Rosary Academy Photo
#19Holy Rosary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
(11)
1987year founded
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Map of Eagle River Christian School
#20Eagle River Christian School
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
(1)
1988year founded
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Anchorage Waldorf School Photo
#21Anchorage Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
(3)
1992year founded
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Map of Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
#22Open Arms Lutheran Child Development Center
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2980 Davis Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 455-9466
2000year founded
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Map of Birchwood Christian School
#23(T23–T24)Birchwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
2006year founded
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Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo
#23(T23–T24)Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
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
2006year founded
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Map of Sprucetree Montessori School
#25Sprucetree Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
2012year founded
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Faith Lutheran Preschool Photo
#26Faith Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK | 15 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5200 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
(3)
2014year founded
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Map of Tundra Tykes
#27Tundra Tykes
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
750 D St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 271-4500
2016year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alaska average private preschools founding year?
The Alaska average private preschools founding year is 1974 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Alaska?
The top ranked private preschools in Alaska include Dillingham Adventist School, Anchorage Junior Academy and Amazing Grace Academy.

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