For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 509 students in 00653, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00653, PR are Maria L. Mcdougall, Elsa E. Couto Annoni and Luis Munoz Rivera Guanica. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00653 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in 00653, PR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 00653, PR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Elsa E. Couto Annoni
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Carr 321 Sector Fuy Bo Cienaga
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7308
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Luis Munoz Rivera Guanica
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 116 Ramal 1116 Bo Cano
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7000
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Agripina Seda
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Calle 13 De Marzo
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2310
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2310
Gr: 6-9 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
00653, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr Ochoa 333 Km 5
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Bo Susua Baja Sector Magueyes
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2490
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2490
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 00653, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00653, PR include Maria L. Mcdougall, Elsa E. Couto Annoni and Luis Munoz Rivera Guanica.
How many public schools are located in 00653?
4 public schools are located in 00653.
What is the racial composition of students in 00653?
00653 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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