For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 330 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Petersburg Census Area (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Petersburg Census Area Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public preschools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
2 public preschools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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