For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,444 students in 00720, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00720, PR are Nelida Melendez Melendez, Visitacion Pagan and Su Bonifacio Alvarado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00720 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00720, 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 00720, PR Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelida Melendez Melendez
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 155 Int Ave Luis M Marin
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Visitacion Pagan
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 34 Hm 1 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Su Bonifacio Alvarado
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 143 Km 41 Hm 8 Bo Bermeja
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Angel Rafael Diaz Colon
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 566 Km 2 Hm I Bo Saltos
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Su Matrullas
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 564 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Matrulla
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #66.
Jose Rojas Cortes
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Juan D Rivera Y Santiago
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Su Botijas 1
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 568 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #88.
Su Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 156 Km 6 Hm 2 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Su Sanamuertos
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 157 Km 23 Bo Barros
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1010.
Alberto Melendez Torres
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Juan D Rivera De Santiag
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
00720, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 157 Km 2 Bo Cacao
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Carr 157 Km 12 Hm 6 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Carr 155 Km 27.5
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Carr 155 Km 32 Hm 6 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Carr 157 Km 20 Hm 4 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 155 Km 1 Bo Bauta Arriba
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Grades: 1-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00720, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00720, PR include Nelida Melendez Melendez, Visitacion Pagan and Su Bonifacio Alvarado.
How many public schools are located in 00720?
10 public schools are located in 00720.
What is the racial composition of students in 00720?
00720 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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