Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Starbright Early Learning Center
About the School
- The mission of Starbright Early Learning Center is to offer affordable, high quality care to young children and their families.
- Excellent teachers and a rich learning environment are the keys to every child's positive experience.
- By recognizing and reinforcing each child's unique strengths and abilities, teachers work to raise children's self-esteem and thereby contribute to their growth in less developed areas.
- Starbright promotes creativity, self-discipline, self-worth, and a positive attitude in experiencing life.
- What some perceive as mistakes or failures, we perceive as positive steps forward in the learning process.
- Above all, emphasis is placed on promoting emotional security and happiness for each child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 23%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Starbright Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Starbright Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Starbright Early Learning Center located?
Starbright Early Learning Center is located in the U MED District neighborhood of Anchorage, AK. There are 1 other private schools located in U MED District.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Starbright Early Learning Center is Mountain City Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anchorage Waldorf School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Lutheran Preschool (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
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
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students
Christian
744 E 13th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-3617
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students
Christian
744 E 13th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-3617
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Distance: 3.4 mi
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
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Alternative School
2222 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99511
(907) 561-7692
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students
Christian
744 E 13th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-3617
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Distance: 3.4 mi
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
Distance: 0.9 mi
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
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Distance: 2.1 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: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 W Potter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 563-3041
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2600 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-1120
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Lake Otis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3331 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-7400
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Martin Luther King Jr. Technical High School
Vocational School
2650 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-8900
1.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Tudor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Cache Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1050
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1050
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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The average acceptance rate in Anchorage, AK is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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