For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,322 students in Lares Municipio, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Lares Municipio, PR are Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares Municipio, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Lares Municipio have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Public Schools in Lares Municipio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hector Hernandez Arana
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Velez Soto
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Julio Lebron Soto
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 135 Km 60 Bo Castaner
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Los Patriotas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Angelica Delgado
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 129 Km 135 Barrio Buenos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Jose Emilio Lugo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Urb Cerros 75 Calle Francisco
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-0408
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-0408
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 12.5 Bo. Lares
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1010.
Gabriela Mistral Lares
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lares Municipio, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lares Municipio, PR include Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto.
How many public schools are located in Lares Municipio?
10 public schools are located in Lares Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio 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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