For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 330 students in Petersburg Census Area, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK are Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg Census Area, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Petersburg Census Area have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 56% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Petersburg Census Area (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Dolphin St
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 526-7656
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Kake Elementary & High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Library Place
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Kake, AK 99830
(907) 785-3741
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Petersburg Census Area, AK include Rae C. Stedman Elementary School and Kake Elementary & High School.
How many public preschools are located in Petersburg Census Area?
2 public preschools are located in Petersburg Census Area.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg Census Area?
Petersburg Census Area public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 56% (majority American Indian).
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