For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 599 students in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Spenard are Northwood Abc and Willow Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Abc
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4807 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 742-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Willow Crest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 W Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 742-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage, AK include Northwood Abc and Willow Crest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage?
the neighborhood of Spenard, Anchorage public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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