For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 3,571 students in Arecibo Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in Arecibo Municipio, PR are Enrique De Jesus Borras, Victor Rojas I and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo Municipio, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Arecibo Municipio have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arecibo Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Vie
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Gr: K-11 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education 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
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr #483 Km 13 Hm 1 Bo Piedra
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Gr: K-10 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
John W. Harris
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Rank: #88.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 129 Sector Las Cunetas In
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 53 Km 1 Hm 5 Sect Barranc
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Gr: PK-10 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Villa Los Santos Carr 653
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Gr: 6-12 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Arecibo Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Pre-voc. Jose Limon Arce (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Calle Antonio R Barcelo Hm 152
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Parcelas Tiburon 2 Calle 3
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Carr 639 Km 4 Hm 1 Bo Sabana H
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Carr 639 Km 2 Hm 7 Sect Candel
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Gr: K-9 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Ave Jose De Diego 300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Arena Le
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Gr: K-6 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Urb University Gardens Calle 8
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Gr: K-9 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Bajadero
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Gr: PK-9 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Gr: 7-9 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arecibo Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in Arecibo Municipio, PR include Enrique De Jesus Borras, Victor Rojas I and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt.
How many public high schools are located in Arecibo Municipio?
11 public high schools are located in Arecibo Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo Municipio?
Arecibo Municipio public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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