The average student-teacher ratio in Virgin Islands public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026-27).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 9:1
16:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1987-2025)
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Virgin Islands (VI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2024 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2023 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2022 | 12:1 | 15:1 |
| 2021 | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| 2020 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2019 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| 2018 | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| 2017 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2016 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| 2015 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2014 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 2013 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2012 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| 2011 | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| 2010 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2009 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 2008 | 12:1 | 16:1 |
| 1998 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 1997 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1996 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1995 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1994 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1993 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1992 | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| 1991 | 14:1 | 17:1 |
| 1990 | 13:1 | 17:1 |
| 1989 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1988 | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| 1987 | 16:1 | 19:1 |
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virgin Islands (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
14 15 16 Estate Elizabeth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-7001
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-7001
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-6
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Yvonne E. Milliner-bowsky Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
15b And 16 Estate Mandahl
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-3220
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-3220
Rank: #99.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-8
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Joseph Gomez Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
142 Annas Retreat
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4490
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4490
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ulla F. Muller Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-5
7b Estate Contant
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
Rank: #1212.
Ricardo Richards Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: PK-6
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Virgin Islands average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Virgin Islands?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine, Claude O. Markoe Elementary School and Alfredo Andrews Elementary School.
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