For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 692 students in 00612, PR.
The top ranked public preschools in 00612, PR are Julio Seijo, Federico Degetau Arecibo and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 00612, PR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00612, PR Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 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
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 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 preschools in 00612, PR?
The top ranked public preschools in 00612, PR include Julio Seijo, Federico Degetau Arecibo and Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo.
How many public preschools are located in 00612?
3 public preschools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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