For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,441 students in North Slope Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK are Kali School, Meade River School and Fred Ipalook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Slope Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in North Slope Borough have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 North Slope Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kali School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 Qasigialik St
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Point Lay, AK 99759
(907) 833-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Meade River School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Kippi St
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Atqasuk, AK 99791
(907) 633-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harold Kaveolook School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Barter Ave
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Kaktovik, AK 99747
(907) 640-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Nunamiut School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Illinois St
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Anaktuvuk Pass, AK 99721
(907) 661-3226
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Alak School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
567 Main St
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Wainwright, AK 99782
(907) 763-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Nuiqsut Trapper School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3310 3rd Ave
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Nuiqsut, AK 99789
(907) 480-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tikigaq School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1837 Tikigaq Ave
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Point Hope, AK 99766
(907) 368-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in North Slope Borough, AK include Kali School, Meade River School and Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in North Slope Borough?
8 public preschools are located in North Slope Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in North Slope Borough?
North Slope Borough 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).
Which public preschools in North Slope Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in North Slope Borough include: Meade River School vs. Tikigaq School, Tikigaq School vs. Meade River School
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