For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,154 students in Dorado, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Dorado, PR are Luisa M. Valderrama, Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego and Jacinto Lopez Martinez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorado, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Dorado have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dorado, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luisa M. Valderrama
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 696 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Higuilla
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-4410
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-4410
Gr: PK-11 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 695 Km 1 Hm 16 Bo. Higuil
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 898-2795
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 898-2795
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Jacinto Lopez Martinez
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Norte #200
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1255
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1255
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Cristobal Santana Melecio
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 8 Rio Lajas
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 870-3416
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 870-3416
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Jose Santos Alegria
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Pedro J Rijos Final
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1520
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1520
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro J Carrion #10
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1222
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1222
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dorado, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 694 Km 6 Hm 4 Bo Maguayo
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-3223
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-3223
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Carr 2 Sector Mavito Bo Espino
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 270-0594
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 270-0594
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Bo Puertos Carr 695 Km 1 Hm 16
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1232
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1232
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Ave Dr Pedro Albizo Campos Bo
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-6246
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-6246
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 694 Km 1 Hm 2 Bo Maguayo
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-2761
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-2761
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Carr 2 Km 26 Hm 6 Bo Espinosa
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 883-4005
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 883-4005
Gr: 7-9 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Carr 2 Km 24 Hm 3 Bo Espinosa
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 883-3414
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 883-3414
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dorado, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Dorado, PR include Luisa M. Valderrama, Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego and Jacinto Lopez Martinez.
How many public schools are located in Dorado?
6 public schools are located in Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorado?
Dorado public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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