For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public preschools serving 824 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 preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virgin Islands public pre school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 76% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public preschool average of 98% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Virgin Islands (2026)
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Virgin Islands?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Virgin Islands include Pearl B. Larsen and Ricardo Richards Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Virgin Islands?
2 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public preschools average of 98% (majority Black).
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