For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public schools serving 850 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 schools in Virgin Islands are Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virgin Islands public school average of 90%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 75% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public school average of 99% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Virgin Islands (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Virgin Islands?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Virgin Islands include Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and Ricardo Richards Elementary Scchool.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Virgin Islands?
2 blue ribbon public schools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public schools average of 99% (majority Black).
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