For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 6,971 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Arecibo, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Factor 5 and Elba Lugo Carrion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Arecibo, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Factor 5
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Secc Animas Bo Factor
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-3090
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Elba Lugo Carrion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Urb Villa Serena Calle Orquide
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-4825
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-4825
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Francisco Pachin Marin
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb Vista Azul Calle 17
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Vie
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Gr: K-11 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #88.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1111.
Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr #483 Km 13 Hm 1 Bo Piedra
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Gr: K-10 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1212.
John W. Harris
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #1313.
Luis A Ferre Aguayo
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 639 Km 3 Hm 2 Bo. Sabana
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 815-9087
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 815-9087
Gr: K-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1414.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1515.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1616.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1717.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 635 Km 2 Bo Dominguito
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 129 Sector Las Cunetas In
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1919.
Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 53 Km 1 Hm 5 Sect Barranc
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Gr: PK-10 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2020.
Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Villa Los Santos Carr 653
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Gr: 6-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Carr 662 Sect Los Llanos Bo Sa
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2882
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2882
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Carr 662 Sector Los Llanos Bo
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-3567
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-3567
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Paradiso College Preparatory - Alianza
Charter School
#603 Ave. Miramar Carr #2
Arecibo, PR 00612
(407) 637-4703
Arecibo, PR 00612
(407) 637-4703
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Arecibo, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Pre-voc. Jose Limon Arce (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Calle Antonio R Barcelo Hm 152
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Parcelas Tiburon 2 Calle 3
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 639 Km 4 Hm 1 Bo Sabana H
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 639 Km 2 Hm 7 Sect Candel
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Gr: K-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Ave Jose De Diego 300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Arena Le
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Gr: K-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Urb University Gardens Calle 8
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Gr: K-9 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Bajadero
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Gr: PK-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Gr: 7-9 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arecibo, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Arecibo, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Factor 5 and Elba Lugo Carrion.
How many public schools are located in Arecibo?
23 public schools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo 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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