For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 870 students in Virgin Islands.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Virgin Islands are Pearl B. Larsen and Ricardo Richards Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virgin Islands public elementary school average of 89%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 78% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public elementary school average of 99% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Virgin Islands (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Richards Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Virgin Islands?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Virgin Islands include Pearl B. Larsen and Ricardo Richards Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Virgin Islands?
2 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public elementary schools average of 99% (majority Black).
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