For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 609 students in Barceloneta, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barceloneta, PR are Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barceloneta, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Barceloneta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Middle Schools in Barceloneta, PR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vicente Acevedo Ballester
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 664 Km 1 Hm 0 Bo Magueyes
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Barceloneta, PR 00617
(787) 846-3110
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Barceloneta, 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 middle schools in Barceloneta, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barceloneta, PR include Vicente Acevedo Ballester and Hector M. Ruiz Martinez.
How many public middle schools are located in Barceloneta?
2 public middle schools are located in Barceloneta.
What is the racial composition of students in Barceloneta?
Barceloneta 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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