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Best Public Elementary Schools in 00979 (Carolina, PR) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 00979 Puerto Rico Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 717 students in 00979, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR are Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00979 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Best 00979, PR Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prisco Fuentes
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Calle Grovish 13 Urb. Parque E
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Petra Roman Vigo
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr. 887 Km. 3.5 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Gr: 6-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR include Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00979?
2 public elementary schools are located in 00979.
What is the racial composition of students in 00979?
00979 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

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