For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 591 students in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Turnagain are Turnagain Elementary School and Lake Hood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Lake Hood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 40th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 245-5521
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage, AK include Turnagain Elementary School and Lake Hood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Turnagain, Anchorage public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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