The average student-teacher ratio in Guam public elementary schools is approximately 15:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 10:1
26:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1992-2025)
| Year | Guam (GU) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 1998 | 24:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 17:1 | 18:1 |
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Guam (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
184 Erskin Drive
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-2961
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-2961
Rank: #22.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
433 Belen Avenue
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 475-0673
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 475-0673
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
182 Pale Ferdinand Way
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 565-5195
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 565-5195
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-5
237 N. Chalan Liguan
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-1680
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-1680
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
J.a. Cruz Ave. Pigua St
Merizo, GU 96916
(671) 828-2562
Merizo, GU 96916
(671) 828-2562
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-5
294 Judge Sablan St.
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9645
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9645
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-5
387 E. Route 8
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-3971
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-3971
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 6-8
389 Chalan Hachon
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-2610
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 300-2610
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 6-8
165 Spruance Drive
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 475-2412
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 475-2412
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
167 M.u. Lujan Road
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 789-1535
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 789-1535
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
209 Jose P. Cruz St.
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 789-1171
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 789-1171
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
255 Chalan Hachon
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4363
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4363
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
170 Bien Venida Avenue
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 475-4502
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 475-4502
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 6-8
Building 533 Juan Jacinto Road
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2080
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2080
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-1
140 Felis St.
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-5046
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-5046
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 6-8
270 Route 10
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 735-3110
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 735-3110
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
340 Carnation Avenue
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-6500
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-6500
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 6-8
192 Dero Drive
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 472-6785
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 472-6785
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
520 Harmon Loop
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-1540
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-1540
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: 6-8
288 West Sta.monica Ave
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-5647
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-5647
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
479 West Sta. Monica Ave
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-7770
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-7770
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
156 Canada Toto Road
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-4341
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 734-4341
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
400 Gayinero Drive
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2646
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2646
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
136 Pale Bernabe Circle
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 828-8641
Santa Rita, GU 96915
(671) 828-8641
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
144 San Vicente Avenue
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-2238
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-2238
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
1180 Padiron Lagu Rt 15
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 633-1382
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 633-1382
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: K-5
350 Jose Cruz Avenue
Agana Heights, GU 96919
(671) 477-8040
Agana Heights, GU 96919
(671) 477-8040
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
194 Chalan Kasperbauer
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-9364
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-9364
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
130 Dairy Road
Mangilao, GU 96923
(671) 734-2159
Mangilao, GU 96923
(671) 734-2159
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Catalina Lane
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-8090
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-8090
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: 2-5
554 Chalan San Antonio Rd.
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-8058
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-8058
Rank: #3232.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: PK-5
491 Clara Road
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9368
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9368
Rank: #3333.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: PK-5
Route 9
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4381
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4381
Rank: #3434.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Grades: PK-5
225 N. Marine Drive
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 647-4444
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 647-4444
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guam average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Guam average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026-27.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Guam?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Guam include Oceanview Middle School, Inarajan Middle School and High School Truman Elementary School.
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