For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,591 students in 00656, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00656, PR are Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli, Dalila Torres and Hipolito Garcia Borrero. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00656 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00656, PR 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 00656, PR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 127 Ramal 377 Bo Quebrada
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2145
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dalila Torres
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Sector
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Gr: PK-9 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hipolito Garcia Borrero
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 335 Hm 4 Bo Indios
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2985
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2985
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Gloria Maria Borrero Oliveras
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr #132 Km 4 Hm 2 Bo Macana
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 899-1096
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 899-1096
Gr: K-10 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Asuncion Rodriguez De Sala
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 127 Bo Quebrada
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Gr: 7-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Aristides Cales Quiros
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Interi
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-7451
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-7451
Gr: K-10 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
00656, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 377 Bo Consejo
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-3815
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-3815
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Km 4 Bo Magas
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2280
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2280
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-5002
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-5002
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
4 Calle Concepcion
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2610
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2610
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 127 Ramal 336 Km O Hm 6 B
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2500
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2500
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00656, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00656, PR include Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli, Dalila Torres and Hipolito Garcia Borrero.
How many public schools are located in 00656?
6 public schools are located in 00656.
What is the racial composition of students in 00656?
00656 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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