For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Fagot are Manuel Gonzalez Pato and Santa Teresita. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manuel Gonzalez Pato
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 9 Urb La Rambla
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-7216
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Santa Teresita
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 23 Urb Santa Teresita
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-4949
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-4949
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce, PR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce, PR include Manuel Gonzalez Pato and Santa Teresita.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce?
the neighborhood of Fagot, Ponce public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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