For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,913 students in Lares, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Lares, PR are Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas), Daniel Velez Soto and George Washington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Lares have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Schools in Lares, PR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas)
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Daniel Velez Soto
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Julio Lebron Soto
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 135 Km 60 Bo Castaner
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Su Angelica Delgado (Su America)
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 129 Km 135 Barrio Buenos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #77.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Los Patriotas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez (Josefina Linares)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 12.5 Bo. Lares
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Grades: 5-12
| 128 students
Rank: #99.
Gabriela Mistral Lares
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Lares, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ave. Los Patriotas Res. Dr Sei
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Carr 453 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Piletas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Carr 129 Ramal 4453bo. Callejo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Carr 453 Int. Km 4.7q
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2570
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2570
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Carr 129 Int. 454
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Carr 128 Km 37.9
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Grades: PK-9
| 144 students
85 Dr Pedro Albizu Campos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Grades: 4-6
| 197 students
Carr 129 Ramal 4453 Km 2 Hm 8
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
6 Calle Echeray
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lares, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Lares, PR include Hector Hernandez Arana (Intermedia Bo Piletas), Daniel Velez Soto and George Washington.
How many public schools are located in Lares?
9 public schools are located in Lares.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares?
Lares 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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