For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,292 students in 00720, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00720, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 00720 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 36% statewide average). Schools in 00720, PR 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 00720, PR Public Schools (2026)
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 | 204 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 | 366 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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 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: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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 | 190 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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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 | 417 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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
00720, Puerto Rico 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 00720, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00720, PR include Visitacion Pagan, Nelida Melendez Melendez and Bonifacio Alvarado.
How many public schools are located in 00720?
10 public schools are located in 00720.
What is the racial composition of students in 00720?
00720 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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