For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,149 students in Penuelas Municipio, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR are Ramon Perez Purcell, Josefa Velez Bauza and Rafael Irizarry Rivera. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas Municipio, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Penuelas Municipio have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Public High Schools in Penuelas Municipio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: K-9 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Gr: 6-11 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR include Ramon Perez Purcell, Josefa Velez Bauza and Rafael Irizarry Rivera.
How many public high schools are located in Penuelas Municipio?
3 public high schools are located in Penuelas Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas Municipio?
Penuelas Municipio 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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