For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,482 students in 00985, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00985, PR are Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, Jesus T. Pinero Carolina and Jose Severo Quinones. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00985 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00985, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 00985, PR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 9 #84 Blq. 79 Urb Villa
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-7505
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr. 857 Bo. Carruso
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Salvador Brau
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 853 K.6. H.0
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Luz America Calderon
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Central Boulevar 18 Vc
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 612 Ave Campo Rico Final
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1330
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1330
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Jesus Manuel Suarez
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 853 Km 8.3 Bo. Barrazas
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-6211
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-6211
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
Rank: #88.
Agustin Cabrera
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Villa Carolina
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
00985, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr. 185 Km. 13.5 Bo. Cedros
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 757-5790
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Bo Buena Vista Calle Granada E
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 762-1117
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Antonio Jimenez Landrau 30, Va
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0260
Grades: 7-9
| 255 students
3ra Secc Villa Carolina Calle
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 752-3131
Grades: 7-9
| 120 students
Carr. 857km. 4. 9 Int. 859 B
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1180
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Carr 853 Km 5 H 9 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-0870
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00985, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00985, PR include Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera, Jesus T. Pinero Carolina and Jose Severo Quinones.
How many public schools are located in 00985?
8 public schools are located in 00985.
What is the racial composition of students in 00985?
00985 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).
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.