For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,446 students in Orocovis, PR. The top ranked public middle schools in Orocovis, PR are Nelida Melendez Melendez, Bonifacio Alvarado and Matrullas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orocovis, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Orocovis have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orocovis, PR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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, 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 middle schools in Orocovis, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Orocovis, PR include Nelida Melendez Melendez, Bonifacio Alvarado and Matrullas. Orocovis has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Puerto Rico.
How many public middle schools are located in Orocovis?
7 public middle schools are located in Orocovis.
What is the racial composition of students in Orocovis?
Orocovis public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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