Puerto Rico is the #37 largest school system in the United States, serving 276,413 students across the 849 public schools for the 2023 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 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(PR) School Average
Hispanic
100%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Carmen Bozello De Huyke
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥99% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: PK-8
Frente Caserio Isidro Cora
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 839-2655
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 839-2655
Rank: #22.
Herminia C. Ramirez
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-1320
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carmen Barroso Morales
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(787) 795-8885
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ramon Torres Rivera
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-3406
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Antonio Vazquez Ramos (Su La Loma)
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
University Gardens (Especializada) Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: ≥95% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: 9-12
Ave Palma Real Y Fordham
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-8635
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-8635
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rafael Rexach Dueno
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: K-5
Calle Principal Bo Palmer
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2720
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2720
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Reading: 90-94% (Bottom 50%)
Grades: Inquire with school
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cipriano Manrique
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
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
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 747-3600
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Quebrada Grande
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
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
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-0430
Best Puerto Rico Public Schools by County (2023)
Popular cities: San Juan (83 schools), Bayamon (41 schools), Ponce (38 schools), Caguas (32 schools), Carolina (26 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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?
849 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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