For the 2025 school year, there are 60 private schools serving 6,988 students in Alaska (there are 500 public schools, serving 130,460 students). 5% of all K-12 students in Alaska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,636 for elementary schools and $7,144 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Alaska include Birchwood Christian School, Lumen Christi High School, and Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks.
The average acceptance rate is 94% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Alaska Private Schools by County (2025)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Alaska?
The top-ranked private schools in Alaska include Birchwood Christian School, Lumen Christi High School, and Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks.
How many private schools are located in Alaska?
There are 60 private schools are located in Alaska.
How much do private schools cost in Alaska?
The average private school tuition in Alaska is $7,636 for elementary schools and $7,144 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Alaska?
Approximately 23% of students in Alaska private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Alaska go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Alaska attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alaska?
Which private schools in Alaska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Alaska include: Gateway Christian Schools vs. Holy Name Catholic School, Kodiak Christian School vs. St. Mary's School, Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center vs. Birchwood Christian School
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