The average private preschool in Alaska was founded around 1979 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Alaska is Anchorage Junior Academy, founded in 1941.
Year Founded Range: 1941
2016
Avg. Year Founded: 1979
Oldest Private Preschools in Alaska (2024-25)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Anchorage Junior Academy![Anchorage Junior Academy Photo - Committed to Christian Education]( "Anchorage Junior Academy Photo - Committed to Christian Education")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1941
Grades: PK-8
5511 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: PK-12
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holy Name Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-6
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-12
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 313-3062
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 313-3062
Rank: #55.
St. Mary's School![St. Mary's School Photo - Our logo.]( "St. Mary's School Photo - Our logo.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
2932 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-3513
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-3513
Rank: #66.
Fairbanks Montessori Association
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-K
2014 30th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-8485
Rank: #77.
Mountain City Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
Rank: #88.
Cook Inlet Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
45872 K Beach Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
Rank: #99.
Eagle River Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Founding Date: 1978
Grades: PK-12
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-12
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Fairhill Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-8
101 City Lights Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(190) 745-7216
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(190) 745-7216
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Far North Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1979
Grades: PK-10
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7979
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-7979
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Clover Pass Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: NS-4
105 N Pt Higgins Rd N
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-2350
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-2350
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School![St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Photo]( "St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Photo")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1980
Grades: PK-6
2901 Huffman Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
Rank: #1515.
North Pole Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Founding Date: 1982
Grades: PK-K
2936 Badger Road
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
North Pole, AK 99705
(907) 488-0133
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1987
Grades: PK-12
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
Rank: #1717.
Founding Date: 1992
Grades: PK-8
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Rank: #1818.
Founding Date: 2006
Grades: PK-12
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
Rank: #1919.
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Founding Date: 2007
Grades: PK-8
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
Rank: #2020.
Sprucetree Montessori School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 2012
Grades: PK-6
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
Rank: #2121.
Founding Date: 2014
Grades: PK
5200 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-3499
Rank: #2222.
Tundra Tykes
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 2016
Grades: NS-PK
750 D St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 271-4500
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 271-4500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alaska average private preschools founding year?
The Alaska average private preschools founding year is 1979 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Alaska?
The top ranked private preschools in Alaska include Anchorage Junior Academy, Amazing Grace Academy and Holy Name Catholic School.
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