For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,786 students in Rio Grande, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Rio Grande, PR are Rafael Rexach Dueno, Felix Sanchez Cruz and Rafael De Jesus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Rio Grande have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Grande, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rafael Rexach Dueno
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle Principal Bo Palmer
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2720
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2720
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Felix Sanchez Cruz
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 7 Norte Urb Rio Grande E
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-7699
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-7699
Grades: PK-7
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Rafael De Jesus
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Pimentel Y Castro
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2785
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2785
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Antera Rosado Fuentes
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 19 Urb Villas De Rio Gra
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2051
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 959 Km 2 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #66.
Edmundo Del Valle Cruz
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle 20 Urb Alturas De Rio G
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-8950
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-8950
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #77.
Elemental Barrio Las 400
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 185 Km 15.8 Parcela Las 4
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-7280
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-7280
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Canovanas
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 188 Hm 3 Bo San Isidro
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4610
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4610
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
Juana Rodriguez Mundo
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Urb Loiza Valley Calle Adonis
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4828
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4828
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #1010.
Carmen Feliciano Carrera
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Principal Carr 967 Bo Pa
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 809-0052
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 809-0052
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Eduardo Garcia Carrillo
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 186 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Campo Ri
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-2200
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberata Iraldo
(Math: 3% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Main Urb Alturas De Rio
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-3534
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-3534
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1313.
Georgina Baquero
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 186 Km 7 Mh 1 Bo Cubuy
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-7807
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-7807
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #1414.
Jose Santos Quinones
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 21 Jardines Palmarejo Bo
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4493
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4493
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Casiano Cepeda
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 955 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4410
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4410
Grades: 6-12
| 160 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pedro Falu Orellano
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pimentel Sector Las Flor
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2778
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-2778
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calle 5 Bo Carola
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5150
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5150
Grades: 2-6
| 66 students
Carr 959 Km 2 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5295
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5295
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Carr 957 Km 7 Bo Palma Sola
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-2994
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-2994
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Parcelas El Mamey Bo Cienaga B
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-2476
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 888-2476
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Calle La Gardenia Parcelas Pon
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-8630
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-8630
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Carr 184 Calle 4 Bo Parc De Ca
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-3441
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 886-3441
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Carr 3 Int 956 Bo Guzman Abajo
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4574
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4574
Grades: 7-9
| 136 students
Calle 10 Jard De Palmarejo Bo
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6120
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6120
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Carr 186 Km 4 Hm 9 Bo Lomas
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6755
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6755
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Carr 186 Km 7 Km 2 Bo Cubuy
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6740
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-6740
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Carr 958 Km 2 Hm 5 Bo Cienega
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-6680
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-6680
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Carr 186 Km 23 Hm 2 Sect El Ve
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-3290
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-3290
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Carr 956 Km 2 Hm 2 Sector Guzm
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4810
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4810
Grades: K-6
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rio Grande, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Grande, PR include Rafael Rexach Dueno, Felix Sanchez Cruz and Rafael De Jesus.
How many public schools are located in Rio Grande?
16 public schools are located in Rio Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grande?
Rio Grande public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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