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Largest Alaska Private High Schools

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The average private high school in Alaska has 169 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Alaska is Grace Christian School Secondary and Grace Christian School Elementary School, each with 546 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AK Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range (Students): 20–546
AK School Avg.: 169
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AK Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range (Students): 20–546
AK School Avg.: 169
National School Avg.: 244

Alaska Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +31.0% (+40 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Alaska (AK) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	169	▲ +6	▲ +3.7%
2024	245	163	▲ +48	▲ +41.7%
2023	247	115	▼ -14	▼ -10.9%
2022	257	129	▲ +7	▲ +5.7%
2021	249	122	▲ +5	▲ +4.3%
2020	235	117	▼ -12	▼ -9.3%
2019	242	129	▲ +3	▲ +2.4%
2018	238	126	▲ +1	▲ +0.8%
2017	246	125	▼ -4	▼ -3.1%
2016	241	129	▲ +13	▲ +11.2%
2015	220	116	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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School Size Range: 8 546 Avg. School Size: 169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alaska average private high schools student size?

The Alaska average private high schools student size is 169 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Alaska?

The top ranked private high schools in Alaska include Grace Christian School Elementary School, Grace Christian School Secondary and Grace Christian School.

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