For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,839 students in 00612, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00612, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Julio Seijo and Francisco Pachin Marin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 00612, PR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00612, PR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Francisco Pachin Marin
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb Vista Azul Calle 17
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
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: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
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 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #88.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 635 Km 2 Bo Dominguito
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paradiso College Preparatory - Alianza
Charter School
#603 Ave. Miramar Carr #2
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 986-4043
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 986-4043
Gr: 5-9 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 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
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 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 schools in 00612, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00612, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Julio Seijo and Francisco Pachin Marin.
How many public schools are located in 00612?
11 public schools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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