Puerto Rico is the #37 largest school system in the United States, serving 250,668 students across the 858 public schools for the 2024-25 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Puerto Rico is 21%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 35%.
The top-ranked public schools in Puerto Rico are Carmen Noelia Peraza Toledo, Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas), and Ramon Marin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(PR) School Average
Hispanic
100%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Carmen Noelia Peraza Toledo
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 492 Km 3 Hm 1 Bo Corcovad
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-0001
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-0001
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas)
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: Inquire with school
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eva Y Patria Custodio
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
Carr.120 Km.0 Hm.6 Bo. Maravil
Las Marias, PR 00670
(787) 827-4115
Las Marias, PR 00670
(787) 827-4115
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Herminia C. Ramirez
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 347 Km 4 Hm 3 La Haciendi
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-1320
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-1320
Rank: #66.
Elsa E. Couto Annoni
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 321 Sector Fuy Bo Cienaga
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Rank: #77.
Elisa Davila Vazquez (Espinosa Adentro)
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 679 Km 2 Hm 3 Sect Fortun
Vega Alta, PR 00692
(787) 883-1165
Vega Alta, PR 00692
(787) 883-1165
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Bartolome De Las Casas
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Carr 362 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Guama
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-7403
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-7403
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jobos
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 187 Km 9 Hm 8 Bo Mediania
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 256-4500
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 256-4500
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Maria L. Mcdougall
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Best Puerto Rico Public Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular cities: San Juan (87 schools), Bayamon (41 schools), Ponce (38 schools), Caguas (32 schools), Carolina (26 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked public schools in Puerto Rico include Carmen Noelia Peraza Toledo, Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas), and Ramon Marin.
How many public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
858 public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Minority enrollment in Puerto Rico is 100%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Puerto Rico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Puerto Rico include: Manuel Gonzalez Melo vs. Conrado Rodriguez, Conrado Rodriguez vs. Manuel Gonzalez Melo, Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce vs. Dr. Alfredo M. Aguayo
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