For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 907 students in 00985, PR.
The top ranked public preschools in 00985, PR are Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera and Jose Severo Quinones. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 00985 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 00985, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 00985, PR Public Preschools (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.
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
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 preschools in 00985, PR?
The top ranked public preschools in 00985, PR include Dr. Modesto Rivera Rivera and Jose Severo Quinones.
How many public preschools are located in 00985?
2 public preschools are located in 00985.
What is the racial composition of students in 00985?
00985 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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