For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 912 students in 00653, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00653, PR are Elsa E. Couto Annoni, Maria L. Mcdougall and Magueyes Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00653 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00653, PR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00653, PR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elsa E. Couto Annoni
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Carr 321 Sector Fuy Bo Cienaga
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Grades: K-11
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Magueyes Ii
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Bo Susua Baja Sector Magueyes
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2490
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2490
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #44.
Luis Munoz Rivera Guanica
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 116 Ramal 1116 Bo Cano
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7000
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Agripina Seda
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Calle 13 De Marzo
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2310
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2310
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr Ochoa 333 Km 5
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
00653, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bo La Joya Santa Rita Int 389
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2300
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2300
Grades: 1-5
| 63 students
Calle Principal K3 Sector Frat
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2570
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Calle Principal Bo Arenas
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3222
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Carr 334 Calle 2 Sector La Lun
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3121
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Bo Ensenada 36 Carr 116 Lajas
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2800
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2800
Grades: 7-9
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00653, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00653, PR include Elsa E. Couto Annoni, Maria L. Mcdougall and Magueyes Ii.
How many public schools are located in 00653?
6 public schools are located in 00653.
What is the racial composition of students in 00653?
00653 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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