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Best Public Middle Schools in 00985 (Carolina, PR) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 00985 Puerto Rico Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,545 students in 00985, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR are Jesus T. Pinero Carolina, Jose Severo Quinones and Salvador Brau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00985 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00985, PR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 00985, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesus T. Pinero Carolina
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr. 857 Bo. Carruso
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3280
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 65% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Salvador Brau
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr. 853 K.6. H.0
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-0011
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Rvdo. Felix Castro Rodriguez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle 612 Ave Campo Rico Final
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 750-1330
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Agustin Cabrera
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Villa Carolina
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00985, PR include Jesus T. Pinero Carolina, Jose Severo Quinones and Salvador Brau.
How many public middle schools are located in 00985?
5 public middle schools are located in 00985.
What is the racial composition of students in 00985?
00985 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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