For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 704 students in 00979, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR are Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00979 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00979, PR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prisco Fuentes
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Grovish 13 Urb. Parque E
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Petra Roman Vigo
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 887 Km. 3.5 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
00979, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Urb. Los Angeles C/orquidia
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ave Monserrate Km 2 Hm 6 Bo Sa
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Calle Luis Mu?oz Rivera #13
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Carr. 858 Km. 3 Hm 8 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR include Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00979?
2 public elementary schools are located in 00979.
What is the racial composition of students in 00979?
00979 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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