For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 529 students in Barrow, AK.
The top ranked public preschool in Barrow, AK is Fred Ipalook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Barrow, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barrow, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barrow?
1 public preschools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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