The average student-teacher ratio in Guam public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 12:1
26:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1987-2025)
Showing 1998–2025. View full 39-year historical data
| Year | Guam (GU) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 1998 | 25:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| 1991 | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| 1990 | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| 1989 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| 1988 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| 1987 | 18:1 | 19:1 |
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Guam (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
255 Chalan Hachon
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4363
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4363
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-1
140 Felis St.
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-5046
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 646-5046
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
340 Carnation Avenue
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-6500
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 300-6500
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
520 Harmon Loop
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-1540
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-1540
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
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: #12 - 1612. - 16.
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: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-5
400 Gayinero Drive
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2646
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-2646
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
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: #12 - 1612. - 16.
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: #12 - 1612. - 16.
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: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
194 Chalan Kasperbauer
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-9364
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-9364
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
130 Dairy Road
Mangilao, GU 96923
(671) 734-2159
Mangilao, GU 96923
(671) 734-2159
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: PK-5
110 Catalina Lane
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-8090
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 632-8090
Rank: #2020.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: PK-5
491 Clara Road
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9368
Hagatna, GU 96910
(671) 477-9368
Rank: #2121.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: PK-5
Route 9
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4381
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 635-4381
Rank: #2222.
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 preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Guam average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Guam?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Guam include High School Truman Elementary School, Merizo Martyrs Elementary School and Pedro C. Lujan Elementary School.
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