For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 529 students in Barrow, AK.
The top-ranked public preschool in Barrow, AK is Fred Ipalook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow, AK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Barrow have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Barrow, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Ipalook Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2070 Ahkovak St
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Barrow, AK 99723
(907) 852-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barrow, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barrow, AK include Fred Ipalook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barrow?
1 public preschools are located in Barrow.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow?
Barrow public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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