For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,609 students in Fajardo, PR. Fajardo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico.
The top ranked public schools in Fajardo, PR are Maria I. Dones, Berta Zalduondo and Ines Encarnacion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fajardo, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Fajardo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Fajardo, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria I. Dones
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle 5 Bo Quebrada Vueltas
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8240
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Berta Zalduondo
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Urb Monte Brisas Ii Calle 104
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-3959
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-3959
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Ines Encarnacion
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 985 Bo Florencio
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-7570
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Rosa Pascual Paris
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Urb Fajardo Gardens Calle 23
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8520
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8520
Gr: K-5 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ramon Quinones Pacheco
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Federico Garcia 155
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0624
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0624
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Gabino Soto
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Igualdad 174
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8482
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8482
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Josefina Ferrero
(Math: 3% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Conquistador Esq Urb Monte
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-6770
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-6770
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Dr. Santiago Veve Calzada
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ave General Valero
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0125
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0125
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1010.
Antonio Valero Bernabe
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ave General Valero Esq Calle 1
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0024
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0024
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Fajardo, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calle Union 492 Bo Puerto Real
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0224
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0224
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Urb Santiago Veve Calzada 10
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-1385
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-1385
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Calle Josefina Ferrero Esq. Dr
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0324
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0324
Gr: 4-6 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Res Pedro Rosario Nieves
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-1840
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-1840
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Carr 976 Km 6 Hm 2 Bo Paraiso
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8085
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8085
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fajardo, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Fajardo, PR include Maria I. Dones, Berta Zalduondo and Ines Encarnacion. Fajardo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico.
How many public schools are located in Fajardo?
10 public schools are located in Fajardo.
What is the racial composition of students in Fajardo?
Fajardo 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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