For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,772 students in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Sand Lake are Kincaid Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kincaid Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Raspberry Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-5530
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 243-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Gladys Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7001 Cranberry St
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6760
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Chinook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 W 88th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 742-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK include Kincaid Elementary School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Gladys Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Sand Lake, Anchorage public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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