For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,011 students in St. Croix Island, VI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virgin Islands public elementary school average of 89%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 78% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Croix Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virgin Islands public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public elementary school average of 99% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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: #66.
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: #77.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix Island, VI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Croix Island, VI include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Croix Island?
7 public elementary schools are located in St. Croix Island.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Croix Island?
St. Croix Island public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virgin Islands public elementary schools average of 99% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in St. Croix Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in St. Croix Island include: Ricardo Richards Elementary School vs. Pearl B. Larsen, Pearl B. Larsen vs. Ricardo Richards Elementary School, Claude O. Markoe Elementary School vs. Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
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