For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,278 students in 00612, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Enrique De Jesus Borras and Victor Rojas I. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00612, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00612, PR Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Enrique De Jesus Borras and Victor Rojas I.
How many public middle schools are located in 00612?
8 public middle schools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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