Richland Park SDA Tops SVG’s 2026 CPEA
Draádon A. Ackie, a student from Richland Park SDA Primary School, has emerged as the top overall performer in St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 2026 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA). According to preliminary results released by the Ministry of Education on Friday, June 19, Ackie achieved the nation’s highest overall average score of 98.2%. Ackie is notably also the previous winner of the 2025 Ministry of Education/Hachette Learning National Math Competition.
The 2026 results reflect a modest improvement in overall national academic performance. This year, 88.47% of students met the prescribed standard, representing an increase from the 87.34% pass rate recorded in 2025. To meet the standard, students were required to attain at least 50% of the 500 available marks.
Enrollment and Assessment Breakdown A total of 1,766 Grade Six students registered for the 2026 exams, with 1,760 officially sitting for the final assessments. Of those candidates, 1,557 students successfully achieved the required standard, comprising 825 females and 732 males.
The Ministry of Education detailed that final scores were calculated using a two-part system:
- School-Based Assessment (40%): This component evaluated students on continuous classroom-based work, including projects, book reports, and writing portfolios.
- External Assessment (60%): This consisted of formal multiple-choice examinations across four core subjects: Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies.
Top Schools and National Performers Ackie’s national achievement spearheaded a dominant showing for Richland Park SDA Primary School, which placed three students among the nation’s overall top performers. Kingstown Preparatory School also performed exceptionally well, producing multiple students within the national top ten.
According to the preliminary rankings, the highest-performing students nationally include:
- Draádon A. Ackie — Richland Park SDA Primary School
- Naailah Azziza Stevenson — Kingstown Preparatory School
- Amiah Kristal Anderson — Kingstown Preparatory School (joint)
- Juliano Ozarie Ryan — Dickson Methodist School (joint)
- Michael E. Febuary — Richland Park SDA Primary School (joint)
Other standout scholars earning places among the nation’s top performers include Anniah Aysia John and Orijé Orando Brewster (Kingstown Preparatory School), Philan B. Lewis (Richland Park SDA Primary School), Akili Adekola Neverson (Sugar Mill Academy), Damien Skyler Franklyn (Windsor Primary School), and Zuri Sarina Salandy (Brighton Methodist School).
Excellence in Individual Subjects Across the country, several students managed to achieve flawless scores in individual subject areas:
- Mathematics: Amiah Anderson and Juliano Ryan both achieved a perfect 100%.
- Science: Akili Neverson, Amauri Greaves, Jediah Luke, and Noah Yorke each recorded perfect scores.
- Social Studies: Naailah Stevenson, Amiah Anderson, Michael Febuary, and Damien Franklyn all scored 100%.
- Language Arts: The highest recorded score nationwide was 96%, which was attained by several students from various schools.
In its official release, the Ministry of Education congratulated all the students for their hard work and extended its gratitude to head teachers, school staff, and other educational stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the rigorous assessment process. The Ministry noted that the Friday release provides an early, preliminary indication of the nation’s overall performance for the year.