Top 10 Best Puerto Rico Public Schools (2024)

Puerto Rico is the #37 largest school system in the United States, serving 259,535 students across the 851 public schools for the 2024 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Puerto Rico is 44%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 31%.
The top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico are Carmen Bozello De Huyke, Herminia C. Ramirez and Carmen Barroso Morales. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 100% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(PR) School Average
Hispanic
100%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PR.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Carmen Bozello De Huyke
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 98% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥99% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-8
Frente Caserio Isidro Cora
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 839-2655
Rank: #22.
Herminia C. Ramirez
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥95% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 347 Km 4 Hm 3 La Haciendi
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-1320
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carmen Barroso Morales
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Calle Ramon Morla 6ta Secc. Le
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(787) 795-8885
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ramon Torres Rivera
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-8
Carr 155 Km 5 Hm 9 Ramal 567 B
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-3406
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Antonio Vazquez Ramos (Su La Loma)
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥95% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-8
Carr 156 Km 20 Hm 1 Bo Quebrad
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
University Gardens (Especializada)
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥95% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 9-12
Ave Palma Real Y Fordham
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-8635
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rafael Rexach Dueno
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Calle Principal Bo Palmer
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2720
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: Inquire with school
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cipriano Manrique
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥95% (Top 50%)
Reading: 85-89% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 765 Km3 Hm 1 Bo. Borinque
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 747-3600
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Quebrada Grande
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥95% (Top 50%)
Reading: 85-89% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Calle 3 Bo Duque Esq 8 Parcela
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-0430

Best Puerto Rico Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
11
4,220
100%
41
13,289
100%
32
8,276
100%
8
2,557
100%
12
4,007
100%
10
3,919
100%
12
3,854
100%
10
3,403
100%
7
2,484
100%
10
3,549
100%
8
2,716
100%
10
2,544
100%
8
2,541
100%
42
11,214
100%
84
23,026
100%
12
2,762
100%
15
3,883
100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico include Carmen Bozello De Huyke, Herminia C. Ramirez and Carmen Barroso Morales.
How many public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
851 public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Minority enrollment in Puerto Rico is 100% (majority Hispanic)

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