For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,880 students in Penuelas Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR are Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Miguel Gonzalez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas Municipio, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Penuelas Municipio have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Schools in Penuelas Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jorge Lucas Valdivieso
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 4 Bo Encarnacion
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Grades: K-8
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Grades: K-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Miguel Gonzalez Bauza
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Calle 1 Sect Carac
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0972
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0972
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Grades: 4-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Grades: 8-12
| 606 students
Rank: #66.
Webster
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera 225
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1216
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1216
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Penuelas Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Grades: 4-6
| 271 students
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Grades: K-3
| 135 students
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Barrio Jaguas Carr 386 Km 6 Hm
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Carr 391 Km 1.7 Bo Rucio
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Grades: K-3
| 75 students
Carr 132 Km 6 Sect Juncos Bo T
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public schools in Penuelas Municipio, PR include Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Miguel Gonzalez Bauza.
How many public schools are located in Penuelas Municipio?
7 public schools are located in Penuelas Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas Municipio?
Penuelas Municipio 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).
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