For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 579 students in Maunabo Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo Municipio, PR are Higinio Figueroa Villegas, Manuel Ortiz Suya and Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maunabo Municipio, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maunabo Municipio have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Elementary Schools in Maunabo Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higinio Figueroa Villegas
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Sector Bordaleza Bo Emajaguas
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Manuel Ortiz Suya
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 759 Ramal 7762 Palo Seco
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-4600
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 750 Bo Atalante
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 787-0024
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 787-0024
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Maunabo Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Urb San Pedro Ave Kennedy
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-5140
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-5140
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
Carr 759 Km 6 Hm 8 Bo Matuyas
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-0456
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-0456
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo Municipio, PR include Higinio Figueroa Villegas, Manuel Ortiz Suya and Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maunabo Municipio?
3 public elementary schools are located in Maunabo Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Maunabo Municipio?
Maunabo Municipio 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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