Top 10 Best Virgin Islands Public Schools (2025)

Virgin Islands is the #56 largest school system in the United States, serving 10,312 students across the 20 public schools for the 2025 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virgin Islands is 89%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 74%.
Minority enrollment is 99%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Virgin Islands (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Rank: #33.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 93% (Top 50%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 82% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #55.
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 84% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 9-12
1 And 2 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-6
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Rank: #88.
Ulla F. Muller Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 79% (Top 50%)
Grades: PK-5
7b Estate Contant
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 80-89% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-4
19 Levoki Straede
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 75-79% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336

Overview

This State (VI)
# Schools
20 Schools
# Students
10,312 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
865 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1

Student By Grade

State Acdeamy

State Average (VI)
(18-19)
89%
(18-19)
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
# American Indian Students
9 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
% Asian Students
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,119 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
# Black Students
7,933 Students
% Black Students
77%
# White Students
145 Students
% White Students
1%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
All Ethnic Groups

State Revenue and Spending

This State (VI)
Revenue / Student (13-14)
$5,852
Spending / Student (13-14)
$5,695

Best Virgin Islands Public Schools by County (2025)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Virgin Islands?
The top-ranked public schools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School, and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Virgin Islands?
20 public schools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Minority enrollment in Virgin Islands is 99%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Virgin Islands are often viewed compared to one another?

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