For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,870 students in Villalba, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Villalba, PR are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Ramon Lopez Berrios and Hatillo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villalba, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Villalba have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Villalba, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Carr 159 Int K 57.3 Calle Albi
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Ramon Lopez Berrios
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr. 561 Km. 5 Bo. Vacas
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Hatillo
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 150 Km 3 Hm 6 Hato Puerco
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-3774
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-3774
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Norma I. Torres Colon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 150 Km 5 Hacia Coamo
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Daniel Serrano Rivera
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Km 59 Bo Villalba Aba
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 851-5027
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 851-5027
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Lysander Borrero Terry
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Km 57.2 Bo Tierra San
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-1606
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-1606
Gr: 1-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Isabel Alvarado Alvarado
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 151 Km 2.2 Bo Hato Puerco
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 773-4075
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 773-4075
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Francisco Zayas Santana
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 150 Km 5 Hm I Urb La Vega
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2275
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2275
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Villalba, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 149 Km 50 Bo Villalba Arr
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Gr: K-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 150 Km 10 Hm 3
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5669
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5669
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Carr 150 Km 6 Hm 1 Bo Hato Pue
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5005
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5005
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Bo Hato Puerco Arriba Sector H
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5417
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5417
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 151 Km 4 Hm 8 Bo El Pino
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2452
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2452
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 149 Km 62 Hm 9 Bo Villalb
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-8437
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-8437
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 151 Km 7 Hm 3 Sector Limo
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Gr: K-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-9090
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-9090
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Villalba, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Villalba, PR include Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Ramon Lopez Berrios and Hatillo.
How many public schools are located in Villalba?
9 public schools are located in Villalba.
What is the racial composition of students in Villalba?
Villalba 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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