For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,645 students in Orocovis, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orocovis, PR are Nelida Melendez Melendez, Visitacion Pagan and Bonifacio Alvarado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orocovis, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orocovis have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orocovis, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelida Melendez Melendez
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Visitacion Pagan
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 34 Hm 1 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5383
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Bonifacio Alvarado
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 143 Km 41 Hm 8 Bo Bermeja
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-4633
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Angel Rafael Diaz Colon
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Matrullas
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
Botijas I
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #77.
Ana Joaquina Ortiz Ortiz
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Sanamuertos
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Orocovis, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 157 Km 2 Bo Cacao
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5488
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Carr 157 Km 12 Hm 6 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-5466
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Carr 155 Km 27.5
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2840
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Carr 155 Km 32 Hm 6 Bo Gato
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Carr 157 Km 20 Hm 4 Bo Damian
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0011
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 155 Km 1 Bo Bauta Arriba
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-0106
Grades: 1-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orocovis, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orocovis, PR include Nelida Melendez Melendez, Visitacion Pagan and Bonifacio Alvarado.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orocovis?
8 public elementary schools are located in Orocovis.
What is the racial composition of students in Orocovis?
Orocovis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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