For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,217 students in Hatillo, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR are Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hatillo, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Hatillo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hatillo, PR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luis Melendez Rodriguez
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 1 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Grades: K-10
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Rafael Zamot Cruz
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 134 Km 27 Hm 21 Bo Bayane
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Grades: K-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo Coballes Gandia
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km. 0.1 Sect. Los Alv
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Timoteo Delgado
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km 8 Hm 3 Bo Pajuil
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Grades: 4-12
| 356 students
Hatillo, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calle Manuel La Comba Sect Mar
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-3440
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-3440
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
Carr 130 Ramal 491 Bo Naranjit
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9272
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9272
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Carr 490 Km 3.8
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9096
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9096
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Calle Manuel H La Comba Final
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4170
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4170
Grades: 7-9
| 269 students
Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 3 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-6911
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-6911
Grades: 7-9
| 329 students
Bo Aibonito Km 4.7
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-7240
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-7240
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
Carr 130 Km 1 Hatillo Pueblo
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4000
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4000
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR include Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia.
How many public middle schools are located in Hatillo?
4 public middle schools are located in Hatillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hatillo?
Hatillo public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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