For the 2025 school year, there are 26 magnet public high schools serving 16,409 students in Puerto Rico.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Puerto Rico are Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Puerto Rico magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Harrison, with 90-94% 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 Magnet Public High Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pablo David Burgos Marrero
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Pr-159 Int Camino Albino Bo Ab
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Albizu Campos
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0685
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #33.
Rafael Cordero San Juan
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle Aurora Esq Hoare Pda 15
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Bo San Isidro Pr 188
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 368 Km O Hm 12
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Grades: 8-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #66.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Antonio Fernos Isern
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 181 Km 32.5 Bo Quebrada
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Miguel Such
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Barbosa Esq Ave Pinero
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-3780
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Tomas C. Ongay
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Industrial Minillas Carr 1
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-3414
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Vocacional Antonio Reyes Padilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 10. Km. 52.5 Bo. Salto Ar
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 814-0012
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 814-0012
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1111.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Grades: 7-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Dr. Heriberto Domenech
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 112 Bo Mora
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Republica De Costa Rica
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Calle Hector R Bunker
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Grades: 8-12
| 740 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Superior Vocacional Eladio Rivera Quinones
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 187 Km 5 Hm 6 Bo Mediania
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-2295
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-2295
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1515.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Grades: 8-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Grades: 7-12
| 692 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Benjamin Harrison
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Ave Jose De Diego
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 171 Km 1.0 Bo. Sud
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-3011
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Superior Vocacional Manuel Mediavilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58b Calle Carreras Parque Indu
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1315
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1315
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #2020.
Manuel Mendez Liciaga
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 125 Km 19 Bo Guatemala
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1430
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Antolin Santos Negron
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Georgetti Num.42
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Grades: 8-12
| 352 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Luis Llorens Torres
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Petra Zenon De Fabery
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 181 Km 1 Hm 8 Bo Las Cuev
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-0685
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Teodoro Aguilar Mora
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Mendez
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Grades: 8-12
| 361 students
Rank: #2525.
Salvador Fuentes
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle North Eastedif.611 Ramey
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 890-5600
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 890-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #2626.
Carlos F. Daniels
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Severo Quinones Calle J S
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Puerto Rico include Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Puerto Rico?
26 magnet public high schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico magnet 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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