For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,145 students in Saint Croix School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
Public Schools in Saint Croix School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virgin Islands public school average of 89%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 74% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands public school average of 99% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VI)
# Schools
10 Schools
20 Schools
# Students
5,145 Students
10,410 Students
# Teachers
413 Teachers
824 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saint Croix School District, which is ranked #2 of all 2 school districts in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 2 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
75%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.38
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
28%
21%
% Black
69%
76%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Saint Croix School District Public Schools (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: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Croix Central High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rsd 2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
St. Croix Educational Complex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Gr: 7-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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
How many schools belong to Saint Croix School District?
Saint Croix School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,145 students.
What is the rank of Saint Croix School District?
Saint Croix School District is ranked #2 out of 2 school districts in Virgin Islands (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Croix School District?
69% of Saint Croix School District students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saint Croix School District?
Saint Croix School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 13:1.
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