Best Salinas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,140 students in Salinas, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Salinas, PR are Jose Padin, Felix Garay Ortiz and Intermedia Coqui. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salinas, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Salinas, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Padin
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Carr 1 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-7955
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Felix Garay Ortiz
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Calle Antonia Saez Bo Coco
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-4265
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Intermedia Coqui
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Carr 3 Km 156 Hm 0 Bo Coqui
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 853-4800
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Eugenio Guerra Cruz
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 712 Km 3 Hm 0 Bo Quebrada
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-1534
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Elemental Urbana Salinas
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 3 Salida Hacia Guayama Sa
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-3306
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Las Mareas
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Bo Las Mareas Calle Principal
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 864-4727
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Antonio Ledee Colon
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 3 Km 83 Hm 0 Hacia Alberg
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-0896
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Superior Urbana De Salinas
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr. 3 Sector Godreau
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 835-2986
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Stella Marquez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Union Final
Salinas, PR 00751
(787) 824-3357
Gr: 6-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Salinas, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Salinas, PR include Jose Padin, Felix Garay Ortiz and Intermedia Coqui.
How many public schools are located in Salinas?
9 public schools are located in Salinas.
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas?
Salinas 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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