For the 2025 school year, there are 17 magnet public preschools serving 6,626 students in Alaska.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska are Rogers Park Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Chugach Optional Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alaska magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Alaska (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rogers Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 742-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Lights Abc K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 East Dowling Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Abc Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17010 Birchtree St
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Turnagain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Chugiak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19932 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 742-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Bowman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11700 Gregory Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 742-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19900 Old Eagle River Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Grades: PK-8
| 423 students
Rank: #1111.
Denali Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
148 East Ninth Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 378 students
Rank: #1212.
Government Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Bluff Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Baxter Rd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1750
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Susitna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Tyone Circle
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 742-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4025 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 742-1370
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Alaska include Rogers Park Elementary School, Northern Lights Abc K-8 School and Chugach Optional Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Alaska?
17 magnet public preschools are located in Alaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Alaska?
Alaska magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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