For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,658 students in Eagle River, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK are Ravenwood Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School and Eagle River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle River, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Eagle River have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Eagle River, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ravenwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Wren Ln
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Alpenglow Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19201 Driftwood Bay Dr
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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: #44.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3550
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Fire Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13801 Harry Mcdonald Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 742-3350
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Eagle River, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mckinley Heights High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Hc 85, Box 9549
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-3336
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle River, AK include Ravenwood Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School and Eagle River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eagle River?
5 public preschools are located in Eagle River.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle River?
Eagle River public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Eagle River are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eagle River include: Ravenwood Elementary School vs. Alpenglow Elementary School, Alpenglow Elementary School vs. Ravenwood Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School vs. Ravenwood Elementary School
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