For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,982 students in 00685, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00685, PR are Carmelo Serrano Cubano, Maximino A. Salas and Emilio Scharon Rodriguez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00685 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00685, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00685, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmelo Serrano Cubano
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 445 Km 3 Hm 6 Bo Saltos
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-6810
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-6810
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Maximino A. Salas
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 111 Km 29.2 Bo Juncal
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2838
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2838
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Emilio Scharon Rodriguez
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 111 Km.1.9 Bo.hoyamala
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4142
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4142
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Ramon Maria Torres
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Emerito Estrada Carretera
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1135
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1135
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Ernestina Mendez
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr.111km.17hm 5 Bo. Bahoname
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1745
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1745
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Bernaldo Mendez Jimenez
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 125 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Hato Arr
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5980
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5980
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
00685, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 457 Km 0.6 Bo Aibonito In
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4362
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4362
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Carr 447 Km 2 Hm 5
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2888
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2888
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Carr 111 Km 24 Hato Arriba
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2105
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2105
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Bo Culebrinas
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-0863
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-0863
Grades: K-6
| 142 students
Carr 125 Km 19 Hm 9 Bo Guatema
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1775
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1775
Grades: K-6
| 167 students
Carr 119 Km 35 Hm 2 Bo Guacio
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-4072
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-4072
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Carr 433 Km 1 Bo Mirables
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-1863
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 280-1863
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Bo Robles Carr 466 Km 3 Hm 5 I
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-0166
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-0166
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Calle A Urb Pepino
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4669
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4669
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
Calle Pavia Fernandez #99
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1164
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1164
Grades: 9
| 203 students
Carr 109 Km 24 Bo Altozano
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5940
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5940
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Carr. 445 Km.10 Bo. Perchas 2
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4644
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4644
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Carr 435 Ramal 445 Km 10 Hm 6
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4497
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4497
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Carr 119 Km 3 Bo Hoyomalo
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1425
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1425
Grades: K-6
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00685, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00685, PR include Carmelo Serrano Cubano, Maximino A. Salas and Emilio Scharon Rodriguez.
How many public middle schools are located in 00685?
6 public middle schools are located in 00685.
What is the racial composition of students in 00685?
00685 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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