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Best Mayaguez Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,204 students in Mayaguez, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Mayaguez, PR are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem), Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez and Olga Mas Ramirez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayaguez, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Mayaguez have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mayaguez, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Cerro Las Mesas Km6 Hm.9
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Mayaguez
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Ave Gonzalez Clemente Res Carm
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Olga Mas Ramirez
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Carr 348 Km.5 Hm 2 Bo. Malezas
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-8283
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Luis Munoz Rivera Mayaguez
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Calle Antonio Cruz Nunez
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Esteban Rosado Baez
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr. 341 Bo. Mani
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Maria Luisa Arcelay
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Calle San Expedito Res. Sabalo
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-8845
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #77.
Rafael Martinez Nadal Mayaguez
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Calle Salvador Mestre Esq. Car
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-2002
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Mariano Riera Palmer
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Calle Mendez Vigo 297
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-5262
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Mayaguez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Nanadich Esq Vazquez
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-2062
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Elpidio H. Rivera
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb. Rio Cristal Calle Roberto
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1111.
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Balboa # 64
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-0900
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1212.
Maria Dolores Faria
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Jc Clemente
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1313.
Elvira Ruperto Quiles
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 351 Int 352 Bo Rio Canas
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-0050
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Luis Llorens Torres
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Manuel A. Barreto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Pilar Defillo
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Libre De Musica Y Bellas Artes Ernesto Ramos Antonini
Bvd Eduardo Baez Sector Buena
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-2062
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mayaguez, PR?
How many public schools are located in Mayaguez?
16 public schools are located in Mayaguez.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayaguez?
Mayaguez public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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