For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,136 students in Juneau City And Borough, AK.
The top ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK are Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Juneau City And Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Juneau City And Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Juneau City And Borough (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auke Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11860 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Homebridge
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Glacier Ave - Marie Drake
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Sayeik Gastineau Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 3rd St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5075
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Harborview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mendenhall River Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9001 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sit Eeti Shaanax - Glacier Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Tongass Blvd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 780-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #88.
Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Riverside Dr
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Juneau City And Borough Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alyeska Central School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3141 Channel Drive #100
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Juneau, AK 99801
(888) 290-3752
Grades: K-12
| 253 students
3800 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 463-1850
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK?
The top ranked public preschools in Juneau City And Borough, AK include Auke Bay Elementary School, Homebridge and Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School.
How many public preschools are located in Juneau City And Borough?
8 public preschools are located in Juneau City And Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Juneau City And Borough?
Juneau City And Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Juneau City And Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Juneau City And Borough include: Sayeik Gastineau Community School vs. Harborview Elementary School, Harborview Elementary School vs. Sayeik Gastineau Community School, Auke Bay Elementary School vs. Mendenhall River Community School
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