For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,138 students in Lajas, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lajas, PR are Ramon Olivares, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas and Rosendo Matienzo Cintron. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lajas, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Lajas have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lajas, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Olivares
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 303 Calle Amapola Bo Oliv
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 304 Km 3.0 Bo La Parguera
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 117 Km 5.3 Bo Lajas Arrib
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Elemental Urbana De Lajas
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Flamboyan #233
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Jose Rodriguez Soto
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Los Veteranos #40 Bo Ensen
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 101 Km 7 Hm 6 Bo Palmarej
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Gr: K-9 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Leonides Morales Rodriguez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Santa Rosa #20
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-3010
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 65 Infanteria Esq Davila
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Gr: 6-10 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Lajas, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 316 Km 1 Hm 4 Bo Candelar
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Gr: K-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Calle San Blas 37
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Gr: 7 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Carr 117 Km 1.5 Santa Rosa
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 303 Calle Toro Bo Maguayo
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Gr: 4-6
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Carr 117 Km 9.1 Bo Plata
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Gr: K-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lajas, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lajas, PR include Ramon Olivares, Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas and Rosendo Matienzo Cintron.
How many public schools are located in Lajas?
8 public schools are located in Lajas.
What is the racial composition of students in Lajas?
Lajas public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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