For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,011 students in Christiansted, VI.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools 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 Christiansted 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Christiansted, VI (2025-26)
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 403 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 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Christiansted, Virgin Islands ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
73 Estate Concordia
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1330
Gr: K-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
20 21 Stoney Ground
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-1500
Gr: K-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Kingshill Star Route No 1
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0511
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
64 65ad La Grande Princesse
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-4445
Gr: 7-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13a Mt Pleasant
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 772-2844
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
St. Croix Educational Complex Vocational School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Christiansted, VI?
The top ranked public preschools in Christiansted, VI include Juanita Gardine, Alfredo Andrews Elementary School and Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Christiansted?
7 public preschools are located in Christiansted.
What is the racial composition of students in Christiansted?
Christiansted 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).
Which public preschools in Christiansted are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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