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Best 99701 Alaska Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 11,754 students in 99701, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 99701, AK are Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Barnette Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 99701 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in 99701, AK have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).

Best 99701, AK Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairbanks B.e.s.t.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 470:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 7,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Barnette Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-6072
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Two Rivers School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Two Rivers Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
635 Elementary Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 457-1629
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Ladd Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 F St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Midnight Sun Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 Bradway Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-0134
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Denali Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1042 Lathrop St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2456
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Anne Wien Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Hampstead Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 451-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ticasuk Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
785 Lakloey Dr
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5775
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Salcha Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8530 Richardson Hwy
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 99701 Alaska

99701, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Joy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
24 Margaret St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-5469
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nordale Elementary School (Closed 2023)
397 Hamilton Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2696
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Two Rivers Elementary School (Closed 2023)
520 Fifth Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 488-6616
Gr: K-9 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 99701, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 99701, AK include Fairbanks B.e.s.t., Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Barnette Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 99701?
13 public preschools are located in 99701.
What is the racial composition of students in 99701?
99701 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).

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