For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 907 students in 00985, PR.
The top ranked public preschools in 00985, PR are Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera and Jose Severo Quinones. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 00985 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 00985, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00985, PR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle 9 #84 Blq. 79 Urb Villa
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 65% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
00985, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr. 185 Km. 13.5 Bo. Cedros
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Bo Buena Vista Calle Granada E
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Antonio Jimenez Landrau 30, Va
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Gr: 7-9 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
3ra Secc Villa Carolina Calle
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Gr: 7-9 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Carr. 857km. 4. 9 Int. 859 B
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Carr 853 Km 5 H 9 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 00985, PR?
The top ranked public preschools in 00985, PR include Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera and Jose Severo Quinones.
How many public preschools are located in 00985?
2 public preschools are located in 00985.
What is the racial composition of students in 00985?
00985 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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