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Best 00738 Puerto Rico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,551 students in 00738, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00738, PR are Maria I. Dones, Berta Zalduondo and Ines Encarnacion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00738 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00738, PR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 00738, PR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria I. Dones
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Calle 5 Bo Quebrada Vueltas
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Berta Zalduondo
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Urb Monte Brisas Ii Calle 104
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-3959
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Ines Encarnacion
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Carr 985 Bo Florencio
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Rosa Pascual Paris
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Urb Fajardo Gardens Calle 23
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Ramon Quinones Pacheco
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Calle Federico Garcia 155
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0624
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Gabino Soto
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Calle Igualdad 174
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-8482
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Josefina Ferrero
(Math: 3% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Conquistador Esq Urb Monte
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-6770
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Dr. Santiago Veve Calzada
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave General Valero
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0125
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Antonio Valero Bernabe
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave General Valero Esq Calle 1
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0024
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 00738, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00738, PR include Maria I. Dones, Berta Zalduondo and Ines Encarnacion.
How many public schools are located in 00738?
10 public schools are located in 00738.
What is the racial composition of students in 00738?
00738 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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