For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,392 students in 00624, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00624, PR are Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00624 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00624, PR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 00624, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jorge Lucas Valdivieso
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 4 Bo Encarnacion
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
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: 8-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
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: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
00624, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Gr: 4-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Gr: K-3 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Bo Barreal
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-4741
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-4741
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Barrio Jaguas Carr 386 Km 6 Hm
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Gr: K-2
Carr 391 Km 1.7 Bo Rucio
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Gr: K-3 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 132 Km 6 Sect Juncos Bo T
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00624, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00624, PR include Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza.
How many public middle schools are located in 00624?
5 public middle schools are located in 00624.
What is the racial composition of students in 00624?
00624 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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