Top 3 Best Arecibo Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,255 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR are Abelardo Martinez Otero, Superior Vocacional (Antonio Luchetti) and Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 11%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Arecibo, PR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Abelardo Martinez Otero, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Puerto Rico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Arecibo, PR (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Vocacional (Antonio Luchetti)
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #33.
Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 129 Sector Las Cunetas In
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Villa Los Santos Carr 653
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Grades: 6-12
| 331 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Arecibo, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abra San Francisco Calle Marte
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Calle Antonio R Barcelo Hm 152
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Grades: Inquire with school
| 33 students
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Parcelas Tiburon 2 Calle 3
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Grades: K-6
| 166 students
Carr 639 Km 4 Hm 1 Bo Sabana H
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Carr 639 Km 2 Hm 7 Sect Candel
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Grades: K-9
| 203 students
Ave Jose De Diego 300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Grades: K-6
| 92 students
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Arena Le
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Grades: K-6
| 140 students
Urb University Gardens Calle 8
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Grades: K-6
| 133 students
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Grades: K-9
| 187 students
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Bajadero
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Grades: PK-9
| 96 students
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Grades: 7-9
| 269 students
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Grades: K-5
| 216 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR include Abelardo Martinez Otero, Superior Vocacional (Antonio Luchetti) and Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez.
How many public high schools are located in Arecibo?
4 public high schools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

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