For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,359 students in Orocovis Municipio, PR. Orocovis Municipio has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico.
The top ranked public schools in Orocovis Municipio, PR are Visitacion Pagan, Nelida Melendez Melendez and Bonifacio Alvarado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orocovis Municipio, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Orocovis Municipio have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Orocovis Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Visitacion Pagan
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 155 Km 34 Hm 1 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Nelida Melendez Melendez
(Math: 77% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 155 Int Ave Luis M Marin
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Bonifacio Alvarado
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 143 Km 41 Hm 8 Bo Bermeja
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Matrullas
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 564 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Matrulla
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3966
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Angel Rafael Diaz Colon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 566 Km 2 Hm I Bo Saltos
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4686
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Botijas I
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 568 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2260
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 156 Km 6 Hm 2 Bo Botijas
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0411
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: #88.
Alberto Melendez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle Juan D Rivera De Santiag
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Jose Rojas Cortes
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Calle Juan D Rivera Y Santiago
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Sanamuertos
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 157 Km 23 Bo Barros
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2870
Gr: K-8 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Orocovis Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 157 Km 2 Bo Cacao
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Carr 157 Km 12 Hm 6 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Carr 155 Km 27.5
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Carr 155 Km 32 Hm 6 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Carr 157 Km 20 Hm 4 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Gr: K-6 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Carr 155 Km 1 Bo Bauta Arriba
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Gr: 1-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orocovis Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Orocovis Municipio, PR include Visitacion Pagan, Nelida Melendez Melendez and Bonifacio Alvarado. Orocovis Municipio has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico.
How many public schools are located in Orocovis Municipio?
10 public schools are located in Orocovis Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Orocovis Municipio?
Orocovis 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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