For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in 00612, PR.
The top ranked public preschools in 00612, PR are Julio Seijo, Federico Degetau Arecibo and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 00612, PR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00612, PR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abra San Francisco Calle Marte
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Grades: K-9
| 203 students
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Grades: K-9
| 187 students
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Grades: PK-9
| 96 students
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Grades: 7-9
| 269 students
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 00612, PR?
The top ranked public preschools in 00612, PR include Julio Seijo, Federico Degetau Arecibo and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo.
How many public preschools are located in 00612?
3 public preschools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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