The most improved public elementary schools in Puerto Rico are La Esperanza, Judith A.
Vivas and Ines Encarnacion. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 952
1,412
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,086
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1412
(from 1,444 to 32)
(from 1,444 to 32)
Grades: K-12
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Rank: #22.
Judith A. Vivas
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1265
(from 1,413 to 148)
(from 1,413 to 148)
Grades: K-8
Ave Ribas Dominicci
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-3446
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-3446
Rank: #33.
Ines Encarnacion
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1247
(from 1,317 to 70)
(from 1,317 to 70)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 985 Bo Florencio
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-7570
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-7570
Rank: #44.
Rafael De Jesus
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1241
(from 1,354 to 113)
(from 1,354 to 113)
Grades: K-5
Calle Pimentel Y Castro
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2785
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2785
Rank: #55.
Intermedia Coqui
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1221
(from 1,291 to 70)
(from 1,291 to 70)
Grades: K-5
Carr 3 Km 156 Hm 0 Bo Coqui
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 853-4800
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 853-4800
Rank: #66.
Ana M. Javariz
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1219
(from 1,354 to 135)
(from 1,354 to 135)
Grades: K-7
Carr.107 Urb. El Prado
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 891-2260
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 891-2260
Rank: #77.
Luis Munoz Rivera San Juan Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1214
(from 1,317 to 103)
(from 1,317 to 103)
Grades: PK-5
Calle Robles #42
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-2214
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-2214
Rank: #88.
Manuel Elzaburu Y Vizcarrondo
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1201
(from 1,470 to 269)
(from 1,470 to 269)
Grades: PK-9
Calle Madison Res Las Margarit
San Juan, PR 00916
(787) 726-0125
San Juan, PR 00916
(787) 726-0125
Rank: #99.
Papa Juan Xxiii
(Math: 16% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1185
(from 1,438 to 253)
(from 1,438 to 253)
Grades: 6-12
Isla Nena 10 Esq Ao Villa Rica
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Rank: #1010.
Eugenio Brac
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1151
(from 1,245 to 94)
(from 1,245 to 94)
Grades: K-5
2 Calle Antonio Rios
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3295
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3295
Rank: #1111.
Juan Antonio Corretjer San Juan
(Math: 11% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1132
(from 1,422 to 290)
(from 1,422 to 290)
Grades: K-12
Carr 844 Km 3 Cupey Bajo
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 761-1560
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 761-1560
Rank: #1212.
Camilo Valles Matienzo
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1107
(from 1,147 to 40)
(from 1,147 to 40)
Grades: K-5
Urb Brisa Del Mar Calle 3
Luquillo, PR 00773
(787) 889-1045
Luquillo, PR 00773
(787) 889-1045
Rank: #1313.
Dr. Hiram Gonzalez
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1100
(from 1,354 to 254)
(from 1,354 to 254)
Grades: PK-5
Urb San Fernando 9 Interior Ca
Bayamon, PR 00957
(787) 785-2536
Bayamon, PR 00957
(787) 785-2536
Rank: #1414.
Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1091
(from 1,291 to 200)
(from 1,291 to 200)
Grades: PK-5
Calle 9 #84 Blq. 79 Urb Villa
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Rank: #1515.
Emilio Del Toro Cuevas
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1086
(from 1,203 to 117)
(from 1,203 to 117)
Grades: K-5
Calle Chile #1 Esq Quisquella
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 753-0384
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 753-0384
Rank: #1616.
Rodulfo Del Valle
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1073
(from 1,354 to 281)
(from 1,354 to 281)
Grades: K-5
Ave Tito Castro Carr. 14
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-1265
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-1265
Rank: #1717.
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1059
(from 1,277 to 218)
(from 1,277 to 218)
Grades: K-8
Carr. 857 Bo. Carruso
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Rank: #1818.
Luis Munoz Iglesias
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1049
(from 1,094 to 45)
(from 1,094 to 45)
Grades: K-12
Urb Fernandez Calle Luis Lugo
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Rank: #1919.
Hector Hernandez Arana
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1047
(from 1,061 to 14)
(from 1,061 to 14)
Grades: K-5
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Rank: #2020.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1046
(from 1,413 to 367)
(from 1,413 to 367)
Grades: PK-12
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Rank: #2121.
Maria I. Dones
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1044
(from 1,062 to 18)
(from 1,062 to 18)
Grades: PK-5
Calle 5 Bo Quebrada Vueltas
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8240
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8240
Rank: #2222.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 65% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1030
(from 1,273 to 243)
(from 1,273 to 243)
Grades: PK-8
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Rank: #2323.
Juan S. Marchand
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1020
(from 1,340 to 320)
(from 1,340 to 320)
Grades: K-8
Carr 685 Sect Los Rabanos Bo B
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4541
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4541
Rank: #2424.
Ramon Alejandro Ayala
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1015
(from 1,134 to 119)
(from 1,134 to 119)
Grades: K-8
Carr. 779 Km. 5 Hm 3 Bo Paloma
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-2929
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-2929
Rank: #2525.
Marta Velez De Fajardo
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1011
(from 1,255 to 244)
(from 1,255 to 244)
Grades: K-9
Urb Cana 100 Calle 11
Bayamon, PR 00957
(787) 797-1775
Bayamon, PR 00957
(787) 797-1775
Rank: #2626.
Rafael Hernandez San Juan
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1010
(from 1,426 to 416)
(from 1,426 to 416)
Grades: K-5
Calle Valverde
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 763-8514
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 763-8514
Rank: #2727.
Carmen Barroso Morales
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +984
(from 996 to 12)
(from 996 to 12)
Grades: K-5
Calle Ramon Morla 6ta Secc. Le
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(787) 795-8885
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(787) 795-8885
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Jorge L. Marrero Padilla
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +982
(from 1,038 to 56)
(from 1,038 to 56)
Grades: PK-5
Calle Del Carmen Final Bo Pueb
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-2570
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-2570
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Josefina Munoz De Bernier
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +982
(from 1,246 to 264)
(from 1,246 to 264)
Grades: 6-8
Calle Gobernador Jesus T Piner
Patillas, PR 00723
(787) 839-3630
Patillas, PR 00723
(787) 839-3630
Rank: #3030.
Celso Gonzalez Vaillant
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +981
(from 1,056 to 75)
(from 1,056 to 75)
Grades: K-5
Carr 188 Km 7 Hm 2
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-8260
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-8260
Rank: #3131.
Josefita Monserrate De Selles
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +976
(from 1,149 to 173)
(from 1,149 to 173)
Grades: PK-5
Pmb 263 Uu-1 C/39
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-2238
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-2238
Rank: #3232.
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +969
(from 1,354 to 385)
(from 1,354 to 385)
Grades: K-5
Calle Guadalupe Bo Pueblo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-8671
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-8671
Rank: #3333.
Sebastian Pabon Alves
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +963
(from 999 to 36)
(from 999 to 36)
Grades: K-5
Carr 301 Km 7 Hm 4 Sect Corozo
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-6705
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-6705
Rank: #3434.
Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo Toa Baja
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +954
(from 1,244 to 290)
(from 1,244 to 290)
Grades: PK-7
Mariano Abril Costalo 6to Sec
Toa Baja, PR 00950
(787) 784-5570
Toa Baja, PR 00950
(787) 784-5570
Rank: #3535.
Gaspar Vila Mayans
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +952
(from 1,403 to 451)
(from 1,403 to 451)
Grades: K-5
Calle General Valero Urb. Las
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 767-1402
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 767-1402
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