For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 682 students in 00720, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 00720, PR are Alberto Melendez and Jose Rojas Cortes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00720 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 00720, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00720, PR Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in 00720, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 00720, PR include Alberto Melendez and Jose Rojas Cortes.
How many public high schools are located in 00720?
2 public high schools are located in 00720.
What is the racial composition of students in 00720?
00720 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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