For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public middle school serving 448 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 middle school in Virgin Islands is Pearl B. Larsen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virgin Islands public middle school average of 91%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 77% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public middle school average of 98% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools 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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virgin Islands?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virgin Islands include Pearl B. Larsen.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virgin Islands?
1 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virgin Islands.
What is the racial composition of students in Virgin Islands?
Virgin Islands blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public middle schools average of 98% (majority Black).
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