For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,117 students in 00737, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00737, PR are Virginia Vazquez Mendoza, Miguel Angel Julia Collazo - Bellas Artes and Elemental Salvador Brau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00737 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00737, PR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00737, PR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Vazquez Mendoza
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb La Plata 11 Calle Jade
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-4635
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-4635
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Miguel Angel Julia Collazo - Bellas Artes
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Desvio Matias Soto #57
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 739-4230
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 739-4230
Grades: 6-12
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Elemental Salvador Brau
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Jardines I Calle 13 Final
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-3190
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-3190
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Antonio R Barcelo
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-3745
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-3745
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
00737, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Urb Reparto Montebanco Calle D
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-2058
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 738-2058
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ave Luis Munoz Marin
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-5044
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-5044
Grades: 7
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 00737, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00737, PR include Virginia Vazquez Mendoza, Miguel Angel Julia Collazo - Bellas Artes and Elemental Salvador Brau.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00737?
4 public elementary schools are located in 00737.
What is the racial composition of students in 00737?
00737 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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