Guam is the #53 largest school system in the United States, serving 25,646 students across the 45 public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
There are 4 charter schools. Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Overview
This State (GU)
US
# Schools
45 Schools
100,275 Schools
# Students
25,646 Students
49,273,287 Students
# Teachers
1,481 Teachers
3,176,831 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
465,608 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,396 Students
2,805,329 Students
% Asian Students
22%
6%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
14,933,117 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
30%
# Black Students
41 Students
7,261,590 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
96 Students
20,989,063 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
17,174 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
69%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,115 Students
2,585,768 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
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 (2026-27)
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.
What is the racial composition of students in Guam?
Minority enrollment in Guam is 100%, with the majority being Asian.
Which public schools in Guam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guam include: Career Tech High Academy Charter School vs. J.p. Torres Success Academy, George Washington High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School, J.q. San Miguel Elementary School vs. Tamuning Elementary School
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