For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 445 students in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Addition are Chugach Optional Elementary School and Inlet View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chugach Optional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1205 E St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Inlet View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1219 N St
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 742-7630
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage, AK include Chugach Optional Elementary School and Inlet View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of South Addition, Anchorage 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 56% (majority American Indian).
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