For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,560 students in Lajas Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas Municipio, PR are Ramon Olivares, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and Elemental Urbana De Lajas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lajas Municipio, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lajas Municipio have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lajas Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Olivares
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 303 Calle Amapola Bo Oliv
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 117 Km 5.3 Bo Lajas Arrib
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Elemental Urbana De Lajas
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Flamboyan #233
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Jose Rodriguez Soto
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Los Veteranos #40 Bo Ensen
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 101 Km 7 Hm 6 Bo Palmarej
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 65 Infanteria Esq Davila
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
Lajas Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 316 Km 1 Hm 4 Bo Candelar
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Calle San Blas 37
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Grades: 7
| 163 students
Carr 117 Km 1.5 Santa Rosa
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Carr 303 Calle Toro Bo Maguayo
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Carr 117 Km 9.1 Bo Plata
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas Municipio, PR include Ramon Olivares, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and Elemental Urbana De Lajas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lajas Municipio?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lajas Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Lajas Municipio?
Lajas Municipio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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