For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,743 students in Vega Baja, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Vega Baja, PR are Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez, Centro De Adiestramiento and Juan Quirindongo Morell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vega Baja, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Vega Baja have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
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 Vega Baja, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Betances Num.75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Gr: K-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Centro De Adiestramiento
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Juan Quirindongo Morell
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle Q Fernal Urb El Rosario
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-0859
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-0859
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Rafael Hernandez Vega Baja
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Calle 12 I 100 Urb Jardines De
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1994
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1994
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lino Padro Rivera
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Tulio Otero
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2110
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
San Vicente
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Urb San Vicente 82 Calle 10
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-3587
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-3587
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Agapito Rosario Rosario
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle S Esq T Urb Alturas
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2988
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2988
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Almirante Norte
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 160 Km 4 Hm 3 Bo Almirant
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-5252
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-5252
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #99.
Manuel Martinez Davila
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 155 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1152
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1152
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Angel Sandin Martinez
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Calle Julio Otero Esq Jose A
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2120
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Christian Military Academy Alianza
Charter School
Carr 687 Km 0.7 Sector Tortugu
Vega Baja, PR 00694
(787) 855-3188
Vega Baja, PR 00694
(787) 855-3188
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 160 Km 4 Parcelas Miranda
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6423
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6423
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 160 Km 4 Bo Almirantito
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-6473
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-6473
Gr: K-4 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 686 Sector Los Naranjos
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-9327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-9327
Gr: K-3 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Calle Jose Julian Blanco Sosa
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Gr: 7-11 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Carr 670 Km 6 Hm 5 Sector Miss
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1763
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1763
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Calle Carmelita #60
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-4869
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-4869
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 155 Km 59 Hm 9 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6186
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6186
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 160 Km 9 Sector Almirante
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1401
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1401
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 674 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Rio Abaj
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1953
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-1953
Gr: K-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 686 Sector Las Lizas
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-9348
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-9348
Gr: 4-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Calle Betances #75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2520
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2520
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Calle 2 Bo Sabana
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-3566
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-3566
Gr: K-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Calle I Bo Pueblo Nuevo
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-3359
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-3359
Gr: K-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Calle 4 Num 757 Brisas De Tort
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-8767
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-8767
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Calle Jupiter Bda. Sandin
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-5522
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-5522
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vega Baja, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Vega Baja, PR include Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez, Centro De Adiestramiento and Juan Quirindongo Morell.
How many public schools are located in Vega Baja?
11 public schools are located in Vega Baja.
What is the racial composition of students in Vega Baja?
Vega Baja 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).
Which public schools in Vega Baja are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vega Baja include: Lino Padro Rivera vs. Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez vs. Lino Padro Rivera, Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez vs. Manuel Martinez Davila
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