Virgin Islands is the #56 largest school system in the United States, serving 10,410 students across the 20 public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virgin Islands is 89%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 74%.
The top-ranked public schools in Virgin Islands are Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School, and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 2 Blue Ribbon Schools, and 1 magnet schools.
Minority enrollment is 99%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Virgin Islands (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Rank: #33.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 93% (Top 50%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 82% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #55.
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 84% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 9-12
1 And 2 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-6
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Rank: #88.
Ulla F. Muller Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 79% (Top 50%)
Grades: PK-5
7b Estate Contant
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Math: 80-89% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-5
19 Levoki Straede
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 75-79% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Overview
This State (VI)
US
# Schools
20 Schools
100,275 Schools
# Students
10,410 Students
49,273,202 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
# Teachers
824 Teachers
3,176,873 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (VI)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
47%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
9 Students
465,608 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
2,805,329 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
2,216 Students
14,933,117 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
7,924 Students
7,261,590 Students
% Black Students
76%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
130 Students
20,989,063 Students
% White Students
1%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
2,585,768 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
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 (2026-27)
Popular cities: Christiansted (10 schools), St Thomas (10 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Richmond (1 schools), Bovoni (1 schools), Enighed (1 schools), Estate Thomas (1 schools), Mandahl (1 schools).
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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virgin Islands include: Ivanna Eudora Kean High School vs. Charlotte Amalie High School, Charlotte Amalie High School vs. Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Croix Educational Complex High School vs. St. Croix Central High School
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