Guam is the #53 largest school system in the United States, with 45 public schools for the 2026 school year. There are 4 charter schools.
Overview
This State (GU)
US
# Schools
45 Schools
100,796 Schools
# Students
n/a
49,495,628 Students
# Teachers
1,586 Teachers
3,241,130 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
477,342 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,755,586 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
14,721,065 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
30%
# Black Students
n/a
7,323,690 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
n/a
21,491,396 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
185,311 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
2,514,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (GU)
Revenue / Student (97-98)
$637
Spending / Student (97-98)
$619
Best Guam Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Yigo (14 schools), Barrigada (11 schools), Santa Rita (6 schools), Hagatna (5 schools), Agat (4 schools).
Popular neighborhoods:.
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Guam?
45 public schools are located in Guam.
Which public schools in Guam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guam include: George Washington High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School, J.q. San Miguel Elementary School vs. Tamuning Elementary School, Inarajan Middle School vs. Oceanview Middle School
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