For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,318 students in 00731, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in 00731, PR are Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez and Bernardino Cordero Bernard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00731 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 00731, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 00731, PR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 2 Km 22 Hm 1 Sector El Tu
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 8-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Superior Jardines De Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 505 Km 0 Hm 7 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Superior Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 14 Bo Coto Laurel
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
00731, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 505 Km 15 Bo San Patricio
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-7938
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-7938
Gr: K-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 132 Ramal 500 Bo Quebrada
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-1214
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-1214
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Bo Cerrillo Hojas Carr Princip
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-8793
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-8793
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Ave 65 Infanteria Esq Valdivie
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-1305
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-1305
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Res Dr Rafael Lopez Nussa Bda
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7170
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7170
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 123 Km 24.4 Bo Guaraguao
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-8651
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-8651
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2049 Ave Eduardo Ruberte Playa
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-5884
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-5884
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Calle Reina 145
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-6178
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-6178
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Calle 5 Urb. Morel Campos
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5257
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5257
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Calle Central Final Clausells
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0014
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0014
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Calle Mayor Cantera
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5175
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5175
Gr: K-3 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Calle Leon Final
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5343
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5343
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 14 Bo Cerrillos
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-7939
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-7939
Gr: K-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Calle Fatima 146
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-1212
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-1212
Gr: K-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Calle Villa Esq 25 De Enero
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0255
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0255
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 1 Bo Calzada Mercedita
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-6170
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-6170
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Calle Villa Final 440
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5197
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-5197
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Calle Rubi Bo Magueyes
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-4403
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-4403
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Calle Salvador Brau Bo Marue?o
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-5332
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-5332
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Carr 511 Km 4 Hm 5 Bo Real Ano
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-3007
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-3007
Gr: K-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Calle Lolita Tizol #10
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0376
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0376
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ave Hostos 866 Bo Playa
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-3400
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-3400
Gr: K-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 504 Km 1 Bo Portugues
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-5154
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-5154
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Carr 10 Km 15 Hm 8 Bo Corral V
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-5099
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-5099
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 00731, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in 00731, PR include Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez and Bernardino Cordero Bernard.
How many public high schools are located in 00731?
5 public high schools are located in 00731.
What is the racial composition of students in 00731?
00731 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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