Our two daughters have grown and flourished so much since starting at PNA a few years ago. They…read morehave engaged in so many cool and interesting science projects and field trips, and they get to do so many awesome things! They do science and music and Spanish with awesome teachers, and we get lots of communication from the class. We love the routines and the social environment the kids get to enjoy that keeps them on a great track academically. We would recommend this school to anyone!

I love that the school works collectively with group projects. It's small and everyone knows each…read moreother. They do take a few field trips with one big one at the end of the year. There are many highlights and advantages to PNA. The downside is there seems to be a lack of communication and transparency. Each teacher seems to set their own curriculum and classroom standards. Academics could be more challenging. No hot lunch except for pizza Monday's. Tuition is one of, if not the highest in anchorage. Overall is suits our needs as we are only here two years but we will definitely add some tutoring this summer to make sure our kids don't fall behind the lower 48's standards.

GCS is a blessing. We lived in Sitka and needed a school that could not only prepare our kids for…read morecollege but also help care for them spiritually. In a world that seeks to take kids from parents, we needed to find a school we could partner with to guide our kids scholastically and spiritually without sacrificing the other fun stuff like sports and the arts. At Grace, we have found a home for all of our children. From basketball to painting, cross-country skiing to orchestra classes, Student Council to mission trips in Russia or Guatemala our kids are able to get more than just an education. We do believe 1 Corinthians 15:33 and that it does matter who is around your kids both as peers, teachers, and administrators. Students at Grace reached out and invited my kids in and made them feel welcome. That is tough for kids to do, but it is something many at the school step up and make a priority. Welcoming new students to the school and to their friend group. The school will not make your kids great alone, it takes a partnership with the family. Is the school perfect, no, but neither am I. Do the teachers and staff love the students? I think so. They are all there because they believe in the mission of guiding students scholastically and spiritually. Many former students return after college to continue to contribute to the mission by volunteering or working at the school, others bring their kids back to share in the same blessing they have had. Are there other options? Yes. Would I consider anywhere else? Not in Anchorage. This school is right for our kids and we all love this school and invite you to come and see why we do. They have personal tours they can take you and your kids on and also have days where students can shadow a peer and see what a day in the life at the school is like, which I think is the best option if you can.

They are always polite people and the quality of the food is great. I always get my food within an…read moreorderly time.

This is where my daddy works! Friendly place for the most part. Strictly for workers and ASD…read morepersonnel. Working for them isnt to bad either. Both of my parents work for the district and I did last summer for a job in maintenance. Really had a good time for a job!

Do not recommend. They are behind academically at least 1-2 years from Anchorage School District at…read morethe 5th grade level, especially in science and geography. However, if grammar is your thing, this is your school. The school leadership plays favorites within the school. Communication about fundraisers is abundant and overwhelming (expect to spend well over your monthly tuition bill to attend this school) but communication about academics and overall school standardized test results to see school wide trends is severely lacking.

As an attendant of this school through 2017-2022 I can say that that are behind in education…read more Normally catholic schools are a grade or two above public schools but I feel like they are like 0.5 year's behind in education. But there is nice teachers and students. I don't really recommend this school.

Doesn't look like much when u walk by. But this playground is so fun and amazing to play on and…read morehave fun. As a 5th grader at this school it is a wonderful school. If u move to Anchorage I would recommend Northwood. Staff is amazing. Mr Norman and Ms hersh are my favorite teachers. Honestly amazing school for all ages.

A great school with great programs. An excellent example of what a school can be. The entire…read moredistrict could learn some things from the way this school operates.

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