For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,149 students in Penuelas Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR are Ramon Perez Purcell, Rafael Irizarry Rivera and Josefa Velez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas Municipio, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Penuelas Municipio have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Penuelas Municipio, PR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Josefa Velez Bauza, with 65-69% 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 Public High Schools in Penuelas Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Grades: 4-12
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Grades: 8-12
| 606 students
Penuelas Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Grades: 4-6
| 271 students
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Grades: K-3
| 135 students
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Barrio Jaguas Carr 386 Km 6 Hm
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Carr 391 Km 1.7 Bo Rucio
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Grades: K-3
| 75 students
Carr 132 Km 6 Sect Juncos Bo T
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR include Ramon Perez Purcell, Rafael Irizarry Rivera and Josefa Velez Bauza.
How many public high schools are located in Penuelas Municipio?
3 public high schools are located in Penuelas Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas Municipio?
Penuelas Municipio 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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