For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 3,037 students in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK are Hope School, Susan B English School and Tustumena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64782 Nearhouse Ln
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Hope, AK 99605
(907) 782-3202
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Susan B English School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Winifred Ave
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Seldovia, AK 99663
(907) 234-7616
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Tustumena Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
58231 Sterling Hwy
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Kasilof, AK 99610
(907) 260-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Nikolaevsk School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65524 Nikolaevsk
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8972
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Connections
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 E. Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 714-8880
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 79:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Soldotna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 E Park Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kachemak Selo School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44032 Milton Rd #b11
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-5552
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tebughna School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46400 D St
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Tyonek, AK 99682
(907) 583-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #99.
Redoubt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
486 W Redoubt Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Ninilchik School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15735 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Ninilchik, AK 99639
(907) 714-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Chapman School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
73286 School Ave
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Anchor Point, AK 99556
(907) 235-8671
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 E Poppy Lane
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Swires Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
William H. Seward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Sea Lion Dr
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-3356
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Nikiski North Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45600 Holt Lamplight Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 776-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Port Graham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63693 Graham Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 284-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Sterling, AK 99672
(907) 262-4944
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Voznesenka School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33002 Voznesenka Loop
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-8549
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1919.
Nanwalek School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63550 Alexandrovsky St
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 281-2210
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2020.
Razdolna School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31746 Basargin Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 235-6870
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
1340 East End Rd
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 226-1801
Gr: PK-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK include Hope School, Susan B English School and Tustumena Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
20 public preschools are located in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Peninsula Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Which public preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kenai Peninsula Borough include: Soldotna Elementary School vs. Redoubt Elementary School, Redoubt Elementary School vs. Soldotna Elementary School, Kalifornsky Beach Elementary School vs. Redoubt Elementary School
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