For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,316 students in 00736, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 00736, PR are Elemental Emerita Leon, Benigno Carrion and Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00736 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00736, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 00736, PR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elemental Emerita Leon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Villa Verde 118 Calle Luis
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2410
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Benigno Carrion
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Calle Luis Barreras Final
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3087
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-3087
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 184 Km 31 Hm 3 Bo Guavate
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0490
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 263-0490
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Cayey
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 14 Km 65 Hm 3 Bo Toita
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5866
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-5866
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Emerita Leon
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Minima Detras Res. Luis Mu
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2440
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2440
Gr: PK-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Benigno Fernandez Garcia
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Barbosa Final
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2626
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 00736, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 00736, PR include Elemental Emerita Leon, Benigno Carrion and Gerardo Selles Sola Cayey.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00736?
6 public elementary schools are located in 00736.
What is the racial composition of students in 00736?
00736 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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