For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,055 students in Christiansted, VI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Christiansted, 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.
Christiansted, 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 Christiansted have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virgin Islands public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public elementary school average of 99% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Christiansted, VI (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 Christiansted, VI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Christiansted, VI include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Christiansted?
7 public elementary schools are located in Christiansted.
What is the racial composition of students in Christiansted?
Christiansted public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public elementary schools average of 99% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Christiansted are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Christiansted 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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