Puerto Rico is the #37 largest school system in the United States, serving 235,181 students across the 858 public schools for the 2026 school year.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Puerto Rico is 24%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 36%.
The top-ranked public schools in Puerto Rico are Carmen Noelia Peraza Toledo, Herminia C. Ramirez, and Bartolome De Las Casas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 100%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carmen Noelia Peraza Toledo
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 492 Km 3 Hm 1 Bo Corcovad
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-0001
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-0001
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Herminia C. Ramirez
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
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: #33.
Bartolome De Las Casas
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
Carr 362 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Guama
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-7403
San German, PR 00683
(787) 892-7403
Rank: #44.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Elisa Davila Vazquez
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 679 Km 2 Hm 3 Sect Fortun
Vega Alta, PR 00692
(787) 883-1165
Vega Alta, PR 00692
(787) 883-1165
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jose Padin
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
Carr 1 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955
Rank: #77.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
Carr 159 Int K 57.3 Calle Albi
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elsa E. Couto Annoni
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 321 Sector Fuy Bo Cienaga
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Rank: #1010.
Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
Carr 127 Ramal 377 Bo Quebrada
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2145
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2145
Overview
This State (PR)
US
# Schools
858 Schools
100,423 Schools
# Students
235,181 Students
49,312,078 Students
# Teachers
24,315 Teachers
3,179,501 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (PR)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.71
# American Indian Students
115 Students
466,017 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,806,956 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
233,893 Students
14,946,038 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
30%
# Black Students
188 Students
7,271,060 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
939 Students
21,001,266 Students
% White Students
n/a
43%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
196,946 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
2,587,800 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (PR)
Revenue / Student (13-14)
$49
Spending / Student (13-14)
$48
Best Puerto Rico Public Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: San Juan (94 schools), Bayamon (41 schools), Ponce (36 schools), Caguas (32 schools), Carolina (25 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 Noelia Peraza Toledo, Herminia C. Ramirez, and Bartolome De Las Casas.
How many public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
858 public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Minority enrollment in Puerto Rico is 100%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Puerto Rico are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Puerto Rico include: Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras vs. Rodulfo Del Valle, Manuel Gonzalez Melo vs. Conrado Rodriguez, Conrado Rodriguez vs. Manuel Gonzalez Melo
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