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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Alaska

The average private elementary school in Alaska was founded around 1974 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Alaska is Dillingham Adventist School, founded in 1853.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AK Schools Ranked: 30
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1987
  • AK School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AK Schools Ranked: 30
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1987
  • AK School Avg.: 1974
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Alaska (year founded range: 1853–1987, avg 1974)
Year Founded Range: 1853 2023 Avg. Year Founded: 1974

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Alaska (2026-27)

Showing 30 schools
Map of Dillingham Adventist School
#1Dillingham Adventist School
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
446 Windmill Hill Rd.
Dillingham, AK 99576
(907) 842-2496
1853year founded
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Anchorage Junior Academy Photo
#2Anchorage Junior Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
5511 O'Malley Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2164
1941year founded
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Amazing Grace Academy Photo
#3Amazing Grace Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
2238 S. Inner Springer Lp
Palmer, AK 99645
(907) 745-2691
(2)
1942year founded
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Map of Holy Name Catholic School
#4(°Õ4–T5)Holy Name Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
433 Jackson St
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2400
1946year founded
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Map of Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks
#4(°Õ4–T5)Monroe Junior, Senior High Schools Of Fairbanks
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 313-3062
1946year founded
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St. Mary's School Photo
#6St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
2932 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-3513
1954year founded
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
#7(°Õ7–T8)Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-12 | 346 students
Catholic
615 Monroe St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(650) 906-1950
1955year founded
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Map of Monroe Catholic High School
#7(°Õ7–T8)Monroe Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
615 Monroe Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2044
1955year founded
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Map of Golden Heart Christian School
#9Golden Heart Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1811 Farmers Loop Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 479-0975
1956year founded
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Map of Mountain City Christian Academy
#10Mountain City Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
6401 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 337-9575
1972year founded
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Map of Cook Inlet Academy
#11Cook Inlet Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Christian
45872 K Beach Road
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-5101
1973year founded
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Map of Wings Christian Academy
#12Wings Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 34 students
Baptist
39030 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-9361
1974year founded
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Map of Anchorage Montessori School
#13(°Õ13–T14)Anchorage Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students
Montessori School
5001 Northwood Dr
Anchorage, AK 99517
(907) 276-2240
(2)
1977year founded
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Map of Kodiak Christian School
#13(°Õ13–T14)Kodiak Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Christian
3300 Rezanof Dr E
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4905
1977year founded
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Anchor Lutheran School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T17)Anchor Lutheran School
Gr: NS-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8100 Arctic Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 522-3636
(10)
1979year founded
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Map of Fairhill Christian School
#15(°Õ15–T17)Fairhill Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
101 City Lights Blvd
Fairbanks, AK 99712
(190) 745-7216
1979year founded
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Far North Christian School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T17)Far North Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1110 20th Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 378-2476
1979year founded
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Grace Christian School Photo
#18(°Õ18–T19)Grace Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
12407 Pintail Street
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 644-2232
(4)
1980year founded
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Photo
#18(°Õ18–T19)St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2901 Huffman Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907) 345-3712
1980year founded
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Holy Rosary Academy Photo
#20Holy Rosary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1010 W Fireweed Lane
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-5822
(11)
1987year founded
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Map of Eagle River Christian School
#21Eagle River Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Assembly of God
10336 E Eagle River Loop Rd
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-4602
(1)
1988year founded
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Anchorage Waldorf School Photo
#22Anchorage Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3250 Baxter Road
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
(3)
1992year founded
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Pacific Northern Academy Photo
#23Pacific Northern Academy
Gr: K-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
2511 Sentry Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 333-1080
(10)
1995year founded
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Lumen Christi High School Photo
#24(°Õ24–T25)Lumen Christi High School
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
8110 Jewel Lake Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 245-9231
(6)
1996year founded
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Map of World Harvest Christ. School
#24(°Õ24–T25)World Harvest Christ. School
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Sports: 1
Christian
10440 Eagle View Dr.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 696-6062
(1)
1996year founded
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Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center Photo
#26Bristol Bay Christian Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Christian
Po Box 257
King Salmon, AK 99613
(907) 246-7323
2004year founded
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Map of Birchwood Christian School
#27(°Õ27–T28)Birchwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
22208 Birchwood Loop Rd
Chugiak, AK 99567
(907) 688-2228
2006year founded
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Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School Photo
#27(°Õ27–T28)Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
1201 E. Bogard Rd
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-0883
2006year founded
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Map of Sprucetree Montessori School
#29Sprucetree Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
1830 2nd Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-8733
2012year founded
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Map of Axios Academy
#30Axios Academy
Gr: K-6 | 97 students
300 E Kalli Cir
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3547
2023year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alaska average private elementary schools founding year?
The Alaska average private elementary schools founding year is 1974 for 2026-27.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Alaska?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alaska include Dillingham Adventist School, Anchorage Junior Academy and Amazing Grace Academy.

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