For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 804 students in 00617, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in 00617, PR are Fernando Suria Chavez and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00617 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 00617, PR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 00617, PR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fernando Suria Chavez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Georgetti Bo Pueblo
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6750
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Hector M. Ruiz Martinez
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 140 Bo Llanadas
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-2460
Gr: 6-9 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
00617, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 684 Km 15 Bo Palmas Altas
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-4742
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-4742
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 140 Km 3 Hm 3 Bo Magueyes
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3171
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3171
Gr: 7-9 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Carr 2 Km 56 Hm 6 Bo Palenque
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-5474
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-5474
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 682 Km 3 Hm 4 Bo Garrocha
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6509
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-6509
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 00617, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in 00617, PR include Fernando Suria Chavez and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez.
How many public high schools are located in 00617?
2 public high schools are located in 00617.
What is the racial composition of students in 00617?
00617 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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