For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 945 students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK. The top-ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK are Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whale Pass School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
126 Bayview Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 846-5320
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Kasaan St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 542-2217
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Naukati School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Heather St
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Ketchikan, AK 99950
(907) 629-4121
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Point Higgins School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
981 North Point Higgins Rd Ntg
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 247-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Fawn Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Old Homestead Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 228-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Houghtaling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2940 Baranof
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tongass School Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Schoenbar Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK include Whale Pass School, Barry Craig Stewart Kasaan School and Naukati School. Ketchikan Gateway Borough has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alaska.
How many public preschools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
7 public preschools are located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
What is the racial composition of students in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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