For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,654 students in 00612, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00612, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Francisco Pachin Marin and Julio Seijo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00612, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00612, PR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Francisco Pachin Marin
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Urb Vista Azul Calle 17
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-11
| 211 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
John W. Harris
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abra San Francisco Calle Marte
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Grades: K-9
| 203 students
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Grades: K-9
| 187 students
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Grades: PK-9
| 96 students
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Grades: 7-9
| 269 students
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 00612, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00612, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Francisco Pachin Marin and Julio Seijo.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00612?
10 public elementary schools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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