For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 303 students in 00656, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 00656, PR are Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli and Dalila Torres. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 00656 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 00656, PR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00656, PR Public Preschools (2026-27)
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 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 preschools in 00656, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 00656, PR include Herminio Arzola Emmanuelli and Dalila Torres.
How many public preschools are located in 00656?
2 public preschools are located in 00656.
What is the racial composition of students in 00656?
00656 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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