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Best Arecibo Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,041 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR are Enrique De Jesus Borras, Victor Rojas I and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Arecibo, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Vie
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-10 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Carr #483 Km 13 Hm 1 Bo Piedra
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Gr: K-11 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 129 Sector Las Cunetas In
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #99.
Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 53 Km 1 Hm 5 Sect Barranc
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Gr: K-9 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Villa Los Santos Carr 653
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Paradiso College Preparatory - Alianza
Charter School
#603 Ave. Miramar Carr #2
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 986-4043
Gr: 5-9 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Arecibo, PR include Enrique De Jesus Borras, Victor Rojas I and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt.
How many public high schools are located in Arecibo?
11 public high schools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

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