For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 663 students in Kenai, AK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenai, AK are Mt. View Elementary School and Nikiski North Star Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenai, AK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alaska public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Pre schools in Kenai have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alaska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschool average of 57% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Kenai, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
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 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Kenai, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
549 N. Forest Dr.
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4826
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kenai, AK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kenai, AK include Mt. View Elementary School and Nikiski North Star Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kenai?
2 public preschools are located in Kenai.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenai?
Kenai public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public preschools average of 57% (majority American Indian).
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