Virgin Islands is the #56 largest school system in the United States, serving 10,166 students across the 21 public schools for the 2024-25 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Virgin Islands is 90%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 75%.
The top-ranked public schools in Virgin Islands are Juanita Gardine Elementary School, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School, and Cancryn Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 2 Blue Ribbon Schools, and 21 magnet schools.
Minority enrollment is 99%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(VI) School Average
Asian
1%
Hispanic
20%
Black
78%
White
1%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Virgin Islands (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Rank: #33.
Cancryn Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 95% (Top 20%)
Reading: 83% (Top 30%)
Grades: 4-8
1 Crown Bay
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-4540
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-4540
Rank: #44.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 93% (Top 50%)
Reading: 85% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-6
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Rank: #55.
Lockhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 94% (Top 30%)
Reading: 82% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-3
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #66.
Bertha Boschulte Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 84% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 9-12
1 And 2 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-6
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Rank: #99.
Ulla F Muller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Math: 92% (Top 50%)
Reading: 79% (Top 50%)
Grades: K-6
7b Estate Contant
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Math: 80-89% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-4
19 Levoki Straede
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
Best Virgin Islands Public Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular cities: St Thomas (11 schools), Christiansted (10 schools).
Popular neighborhoods: Richmond (1 schools), Bovoni (1 schools), Enighed (1 schools), Estate Thomas (1 schools), Mandahl (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virgin Islands?
The top-ranked public schools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine Elementary School, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School, and Cancryn Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Virgin Islands?
21 public schools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Minority enrollment in Virgin Islands is 99%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Virgin Islands are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virgin Islands include: Ivanna Eudora Kean High School vs. Charlotte Amalie High School, Charlotte Amalie High School vs. Ivanna Eudora Kean High School, St. Croix Educational Compex High School vs. Saint Croix Central High School
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