For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,082 students in St. Croix Island, VI.
The top-ranked public schools in St. Croix Island, VI are Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Croix Island, VI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virgin Islands public school average of 89%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 74% statewide average). Schools in St. Croix Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virgin Islands public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public school average of 99% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in St. Croix Island (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Gr: PK-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Croix Central High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rsd 2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Croix Educational Complex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Gr: 7-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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%
St. Croix Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
73 Estate Concordia
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
20 21 Stoney Ground
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Kingshill Star Route No 1
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
64 65ad La Grande Princesse
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Gr: 7-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13a Mt Pleasant
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in St. Croix Island, VI?
The top-ranked public schools in St. Croix Island, VI include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Croix Island?
10 public schools are located in St. Croix Island.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix Island?
St. Croix Island public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public schools average of 99% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Croix Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Croix Island include: St. Croix Educational Complex High School vs. St. Croix Central High School, St. Croix Central High School vs. St. Croix Educational Complex High School, Ricardo Richards Elementary School vs. Pearl B. Larsen
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