A comprehensive listing of private and charter school options in Guam
Academy of Our Lady of Guam
233 Archbishop Flores St.
Hagåtña, GU 96910
(671) 477-8203
http://www.aolg.edu.gu
Principal: Mary A.T. Meeks
Vice Principal: Daphne Castillo
Grades: 9th – 12th
Student population: Around 400
Student-to-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tuition: From $515 per month for 10 months
Admissions: [email protected]; [email protected]
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association; National Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: Won the Junior Business Award in Japan and the second-place Junior Achievement Asia Pacific Company of the Year Award
Claim to fame: The school is rooted in the charism of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy.
Asmuyao Community School
297 West O’Brien Drive
Hagåtña, GU 96910
(671) 475-9276; (671) 482-1847
http://asmuyao.weebly.com
Principal: Rand Coffman
Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Student population: 371
Student-to-teacher ratio: All independent study.
Tuition: From $55 per half credit. Students take on average three to four credits per semester, which is around six to eight classes.
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: The school has 54 solar panels and uses electronic cars. Its monthly power bills are less than $20.
Claim to fame: The school is the only non-denominational private school on Guam. It emphasizes independent study and encourages parental involvement.
Bambini Montessori School of Guam
227 Tumon Heights Road
Tamuning, GU 96931
(671) 649-2636
http://www.bambinidayschool.com
Principal: Subasri Nagarajan
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Student population: 41
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1 – 20:1
Tuition: From $245
Admissions: [email protected]
Notable achievements: Maintains a range of student-to-teacher ratios
Claim to fame: Usage of the Montessori method of education
Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School
281 Calle Angel Flores
Sinajana, GU 96910
(671) 472-6670; (671) 477-2677
http://www.bbmcs.org/
Principal: Rita D. Duenas
Vice principal: Evelynda Managa
President: Sister Mary Emiline Artero
Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Student population: 613
Student-to-teacher ratio: Kindergarten 25:2; 1st grade 25:1; 2nd – 8th grades 30:1
Tuition: From $385 per month for 10 months
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Catholic Educational Association; Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Claim to fame: The school furthers the Obispos vision and motto of “serving the world with mercy and compassion” and “loving kindness.” BBMCS parents take pride in providing their children with a strong Catholic education and provide the school continuous support to help advance the holistic child spiritually and academically.
Dominican Catholic School
114 Chalan Pale Ramon Lagu
Yigo, GU 96929
(671) 653-3021; (671)653-3140
http://www.dcsguam.com
Principal: Sister Esperanca Seguban
Grades: Pre-K1 – 8th
Student population: 219
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: From $385 for 10 months
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: The school is an educational ministry in the Archdiocese of Agana, which exists to pass on Gospel values and teachings of the Catholic church in the tradition of the missionaries of St. Dominic.
Claim to fame: The school envisions its graduates to be value-oriented, empowered, responsible, intellectual, truthful, active and service-oriented.
Family Baptist Church-School
118 Redondo Catan Circle,
Dededo, GU 96910
(671) 632-4929
Principal: Patty Carman
Grades: 2nd – 12th
Student population: Seven, but can enroll up to 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: From $350 per month for 10 months with discounts for additional children
Admissions: [email protected]
Notable achievements: School of Tomorrow Model Status since 2012
Claim to fame: A smaller enrollment with diversity of ages allows the school to be like a close-knit family.
Father Duenas Memorial School
119 Dueñas Lane
Chalan Pago, GU 96910
(671) 735-3372; (671) 735-3373
https://fatherduenas.com
Principal: Tony Thompson
Grades: 9th – 12th
Student population: 442
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $6,950 annually
Admissions: Contact school through website form
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: The FD Phoenix Company was recognized as a Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Distinguished Unit with academic honors for school year 2016–2017. This distinction allows the Phoenix Company to nominate three eligible cadets for admission into the U.S. Naval Academy, three to the U.S. Military Academy and three to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Claim to fame: FDMS is the only all-boys private Catholic school on island. The school is known for creating a sense of brotherhood among its students and the extended FDMS family.
Grace Academy Guam
378 Sara St., Maite, GU 96910
(671) 477-2222
http://www.graceacademygu.com Principal: Paula Schmidt
Grades: K-4 – 12th
Student population: Maximum 90
Student-to-teacher ratio: 6:1 – 12:1
Admissions: [email protected]
Tuition: From $395 – $475. Discounts available for government of Guam, military, low-income families (limited).
Notable achievements: Merit scholarship with the University of Guam
Claim to fame: Individualized, mastery-based learning where students work at their own pace and participate in rewards and incentive programs. Grace Academy offers the Phonics Learning to Read Program for ages 4 – 9, teaching students to read in three months.
Guahan Academy Charter School
Buildings C and D, Tiyan Campus
P.O. Box CS, Hagåtña, GU 96932
(671) 979-1065; (671)979-1066
http://guahanacademycs.wixsite.com/guahanacademy
Principal: Mary B. Mafnas
Assistant Principal: Terry Cruz
Grades: Pre-K1 – 12th
Student population: 740
Student-to-teacher ratio: 20:1 – 28:1
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: In the process of accreditation application with Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: GACS is graduating 12 students this year compared to its two graduates last year at its inaugural graduation.
Claim to fame: Students score higher on Guam Department of Education SAT-10 tests compared to the GDOE complete battery.
Guam Adventist Academy
1200 Aguilar Rd., Yona, GU 96915
(671) 789-1515/1818/2020
http://www.gaasda.org
Principal: Chrislyn Larrew
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th
Student population: 81
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1 – 15:1
Tuition: From $474
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: The school’s hand-bell choir placed first in the choral category for five years at the Tumon Bay Music Festival.
Claim to fame: The school is mission- and community-oriented.
Harvest Christian Academy
170C Machuate St.
Barrigada, Guam 96913
(671) 477-6341
https://hcaguam.org
Head principal (4th – 8th grades): John McGrew
Early educations principal (K – 3rd grade): Joy Stouffer
High school principal: Lawrence Nagengast
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th
Student population: 989
Student-to-teacher ratio: 26:1
Tuition: From $515 per month for 10 months
Admissions: [email protected]; [email protected]
Accreditation: North American Christian School Accrediting Agency
Notable achievements: Harvest placed first for the ninth year in a row in the MathCounts competition on Guam. Some of the team will represent Guam in the final, to be held in Orlando in May.
Claim to fame: The school is administrated by and closely associated with Harvest Baptist Church. HBC was started in 1975 as a missionary church. The school was started the same year for the children of the congregation members.
iLearn Academy Charter School
Ukkudu Village off Route 3 (temporarily)
Ukkudu Street in Harmon
(by January 2018)
(671) 989-3789/99
http://www.ilearnacademycharterschool.com
Principal: Rachel Alquero
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Student population: 485
Student-to-teacher ratio: 25:1
Tuition: N/A – Independent public school status
Admissions: [email protected]
Notable achievements: The school is the only elementary school on Guam with a STEM program.
Claim to fame: Students have Apple iPads for course material education.
Maria Artero Catholic Preschool and Kindergarten
161 A. Sunset Drive, Apt. A
Agana Heights, GU 96910
(671) 472-8777
http://mariaarterocpk.wixsite.com/macpk
Principal: Sister Anotia Addy
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten
Student population: 26
Student-to-teacher ratio: 11:1 – 15:1
Tuition: From $330
Admissions: [email protected]
Notable achievements: Will celebrate 50th anniversary in October
Claim to fame: Instill in students the charisms of Roman Catholicism while also educating them.
Notre Dame High School
480 S. San Miguel St.
Talofofo, GU 96915
(671) 789-1676/1745
http://www.ndhsguam.com
Principal: Mariesha Cruz-San Nicolas
Grades: 9th – 12th
Student population: 275
Student-to-teacher ratio: 22:1
Tuition: From $460
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: Dedication to a two-fold mission, which includes college preparation and life-long learning.
Claim to fame: Notre Dame High School is the first co-educational Catholic high school on Guam.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School
32A Calle Delos Marteres
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-5128/3822
http://www.mcs57.org
Principals: Arlina Santos-Potts and Gloria Cruz Barretto
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 8th
Student population: 350 – 550
Student-to-teacher ratio: 25:1
Tuition: From $295
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: The only private school on Guam that offers the National School Lunch Program.
Claim to fame: The only school on Guam with mandatory religion, music, Chamorro language, physical education and art courses.
San Vicente Catholic School
196 Bejong St.,
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 735-4240
svcsguam.com
Principal: Nelba Aquino
Grades: Pre-K4 – 8th
Student population: 168
Student-to-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: From $3,570 annually
Admissions: [email protected]; [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: Was awarded accreditation for a full six years and will be renewing next school year.
Claim to fame: The school is family-oriented, and the parents are involved in all endeavors.
Santa Barbara Catholic School
274 W. Santa Barbara Ave. Ste. A, Dededo, GU 96929
(671) 632-5578
http://sbcs.edu.gu/
Principal: Sister Jeanette Marie Pangelinan
Vice principal: Sister Maria Rosario Gaite
Grades: K4 – 8th
Student population: 407
Student-to-teacher ratio: 25:1
Tuition: From $3,700 annually
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: 65 years of Sisters of Mercy Education
Claim to fame: Students excel academically
St. Anthony Catholic School
529 Chalan San Antonio
Tamuning, GU 96913
(671) 647-1140
https://www.sacsguam.com
Principal: Lorena Q. Chaco
President: Sister Doris San Agustin
Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Student population: 760
Student-to-teacher ratio: 28:1
Tuition: From $350 per month for 10 months. Discounts are available for additional children in the same family.
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools & Colleges; Western Catholic Educational Association
Notable achievements: St. Anthony Catholic School values Catholic rituals, such as celebrating the May Crowning every May. This year 56 boys and girls will participate on May 5.
Claim to fame: Exuberant spirit, academics and inspiring Christian character.
St. Francis Catholic School
1429 Chalan Kanton Tasi
Yona, GU 96915
(671) 789-1270
http://sfsguam.com
Principal: Dr. Lisa Baza-Cruz
Grades: Pre-K3 – 8th
Student population: 265
Student-to-teacher ratio: 19:1 (elementary); 15:1 (middle school)
Tuition: From $3,575 annually
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: Western Catholic Educational Association; Catholic Schools Accreditation of Schools & Colleges
Notable achievements: St. Francis supports an affordable and accessible Catholic education complemented with a robust academic foundation. Its education allows for international participation in promoting lifelong friendship and relationships.
Claim to fame: The campus and community atmosphere engages all stakeholders in a strong and simple spiritual and family-oriented environment. The school has produced alumni who have been and are civic leaders and essential contributors to our island.
Southern Christian Academy
681 N. Route 2 Oceanside
Agat, GU 96928
(671) 565-7020
http://scaguam.com
President: Rev. Steven McManus
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 12th and adult high school after hours
Student population: 120
Student-to-teacher ratio: 1:18
Tuition: From $295
Admissions: http://www.scaguam.com/forms.htm
Accreditation: Association of Christian Schools International
Notable achievements: Literacy program offered as early as K-4, as well as high academic achievement scores and some of Guam’s best high school athletes since 2008.
Claim to fame: Southern Christian Academy offers a strong Christian formation and a loving staff, in addition to a beautiful campus environment.
Temple Baptist Christian School
322 Kongga Road
Chalan Pago, GU 96910
(671) 477-9507
http://www.tbcsguam.com
Principal: Joy Kelley
Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Student population: 40
Student-to-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: From $375 monthly with military, pastor, single parent discounts
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditation: School for Tomorrow
Claim to fame: Temple Baptist Christian School is known to be an affordable Christian school, whose values are Bible-based.
St. John’s School
911 N. Marine Corps Dr.
Tumon, GU 96913
(671) 646-8080
www.stjohnsguam.com
Head of school: Patricia Bennett
Grades: Preschool (age 3) – 12th
Student population: 506
Student-to-teacher ratio:
Pre-K3 – 9:1 with a teacher aide
Pre-K4 – 12:1 with a teacher aide
K4 – 12th – 15:1
Admissions: [email protected]
Accreditations and memberships:
- Western Association of Schools & Colleges
- Authorized to provide the International Baccalaureate Organization diploma
- Member, National Association of Independent Schools
- Member, National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Notable achievements: Accolades for the class of 2016 include a Presidential Scholar, five National Merit Scholar finalists, four AP Scholars, one AP Scholar with Honor, one AP Scholar with distinction and five International Baccalaureate diploma candidates. Five students identified as National Merit Scholar semi-finalists and four as National Merit Scholar finalists for 2017. St. John’s School has also been recognized for many achievements in regional and national academic, athletic and performing arts events and competitions.
Claims to fame:
- Students on average score in the top 20% on national scholastic achievement tests in all academic subjects in all grades and consistently outperform the national SAT average by 200 points.
- A dedicated and highly certified faculty, many with advanced degrees.
- The only school on Guam that offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program, which is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities.
- College acceptance rate of 100%. St. John’s students are selected to some of the most selective and prestigious colleges and universities throughout the United States and the world.
