For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,011 students in 00820, VI.
The top ranked public preschools in 00820, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 00820 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virgin Islands public pre school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 76% statewide average). Pre schools in 00820, VI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virgin Islands public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public preschool average of 98% (majority Black).
Best 00820, VI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 392 students
00820, Virgin Islands Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
73 Estate Concordia
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
20 21 Stoney Ground
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Kingshill Star Route No 1
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
64 65ad La Grande Princesse
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
13a Mt Pleasant
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 00820, VI?
The top ranked public preschools in 00820, VI include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 00820?
7 public preschools are located in 00820.
What is the racial composition of students in 00820?
00820 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public preschools average of 98% (majority Black).
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