For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 special education public schools serving 1,213 students in Puerto Rico.
The top ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico are Ramon Marin, La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and Centro Adiestramiento Vocacional Gabriel Bibiloni. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 35% statewide average).
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 Special Education Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Grades: Inquire with school
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Grades: Inquire with school
| 149 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro Adiestramiento Vocacional Gabriel Bibiloni
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Ave Antonio R Barcelo Esq El V
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-1480
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-1480
Grades: 9-11
| 66 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro De Adiestramiento
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Pedro C. Timothee Anexo
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 16 No Esq Calle 9 No
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
Grades: Inquire with school
| 82 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Pre-vocacional Casiano Cepeda
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 959 Km 2 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #77.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Grades: Inquire with school
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Victor Rojas 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
Rank: #99.
Cotto (Anexo)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Jose Padin
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Lomas Verdes Calle Jacinto
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Grades: Inquire with school
| 46 students
Rank: #1111.
Victor Pares Collazo
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Peru Final Urb. Hyde Par
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-2151
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-2151
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Avelino Pena Reyes
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Dr Vidal #3
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 45 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Puerto Nuevo Calle Constit
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1414.
Centro Vocacional Especial
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Esq Carr 41
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terapeutica Charles Rivera
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Pr-787 Km 1.5
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-5555
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-5555
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico include Ramon Marin, La Esperanza (Luis Pales Matos) and Centro Adiestramiento Vocacional Gabriel Bibiloni.
How many special education public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
15 special education public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico special education 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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