The average student:teacher ratio in Virgin Islands public elementary schools is approximately 12:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 8:1
15:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Virgin Islands (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #22.
Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-4
19 Levoki Straede
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0520
Rank: #33.
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
Plots 71 75 Mars Hill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-4510
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-8
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Alfredo Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
Rfd 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-1925
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Lew Muckle Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-6
317 Sion Farm
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-5286
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-8
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Joseph Sibilly Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
14 15 16 Estate Elizabeth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-7001
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-7001
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Ulla F. Muller Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
7b Estate Contant
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0059
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Yvonne E. Milliner-bowsky Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-5
15b And 16 Estate Mandahl
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-3220
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-3220
Rank: #1414.
Joseph Gomez Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-5
142 Annas Retreat
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4490
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4490
Rank: #1515.
Ricardo Richards Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: PK-6
491 Barren Spot
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0612
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio?
The Virgin Islands average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2025.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Virgin Islands?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Virgin Islands include Juanita Gardine, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School and Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School.
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