For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,595 students in Lajas, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lajas, PR are Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas, Jose Rodriguez Soto and Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lajas, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Lajas have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lajas, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
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-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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: 7-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
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: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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
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 middle schools in Lajas, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lajas, PR include Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas, Jose Rodriguez Soto and Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta.
How many public middle schools are located in Lajas?
5 public middle schools are located in Lajas.
What is the racial composition of students in Lajas?
Lajas public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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