Guam is the #53 largest school system in the United States, serving 25,646 students across the 45 public schools for the 2026-27 school year.
There are 4 charter schools. Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Asian and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Overview
This State (GU)
US
# Schools
45 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
25,646 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
# Teachers
1,481 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
5 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5,396 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
22%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
30%
# Black Students
41 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
Showing 1990–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
96 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
17,174 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
69%
n/a
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
# Two or more races Students
2,115 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (GU)
Revenue / Student (97-98)
$637
Spending / Student (97-98)
$619
Best Guam Public Schools by County (2026-27)
Popular cities: Yigo (14 schools), Barrigada (11 schools), Santa Rita (6 schools), Hagatna (5 schools), Agat (4 schools).
Popular neighborhoods:.
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Guam?
45 public schools are located in Guam.
What is the racial composition of students in Guam?
Minority enrollment in Guam is 100%, with the majority being Asian.
Which public schools in Guam are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guam include: Career Tech High Academy Charter School vs. J.p. Torres Success Academy, George Washington High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School, J.q. San Miguel Elementary School vs. Tamuning Elementary School
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