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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 00731 Puerto Rico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 7,356 students in 00731, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00731, PR are Angela Cordero Bernard, Abraham Lincoln Ponce and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00731 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00731, PR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 00731, PR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Angela Cordero Bernard
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Calle Solimar Urb Esq Calle 3
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Ponce
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46 Calle Campeche Bda Belgica
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-0117
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 2 Km 22 Hm 1 Sector El Tu
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Carmen Sola De Pedreira
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Calle 40 5ra Seccion Urb Jardi
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-6411
Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #55.
Aurea E. Rivera Collazo
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
P33 Calle 7 Urb El Madrigal
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-0328
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Rodulfo Del Valle
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Ave Tito Castro Carr. 14
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-1265
Gr: K-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Julio Alvarado Tricoche
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Calle 13 Urb Jardines Del Cari
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-7048
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
Juan Cuevas Aboy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Calle Eduardo Cuevas Urb Villa
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-3895
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa Ponce
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Calle Guadalupe Bo Pueblo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-8671
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Jaime L. Drew
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Roosevelt Bda Baldorioty
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7343
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Manuel Gonzalez Pato
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle 9 Urb La Rambla
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Ismael Maldonado Lugaro
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Calles Bo San Anton
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2135
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1313.
Andres Grillasca Salas
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Las Americas Urb Constanci
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-6414
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1515.
Antonio Paoli Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Reina Final
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-0615
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Sor Isolina Ferre
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Paseo Villa Urb Villa Del Carm
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1717.
Santa Teresita
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle 23 Urb Santa Teresita
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-4949
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1818.
Jardines De Ponce
(Math: 5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 505 Km 7 Hm 0 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Hemeterio Colon
(Math: 2% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Concordia 8139
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Ramos Antonini 39 Sector
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2048
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Superior Jardines De Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 505 Km 0 Hm 7 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Superior Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr. 14 Bo Coto Laurel
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Intermedia Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Jobos Final Bo Coto Laur
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-2005
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Eduardo Neumann Gandia
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Cementerio Civil Urb San A
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-0112
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2626.
Eugenio Le Compte Benitez
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 132 Villa Final 1150
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4552
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2727.
Dr. Rafael Pujals
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Lolita Tizol Esq Sol
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Ponce
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 C Ave Tito Castro
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2336
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellas Artes De Ponce
20 Calle Lolita Tizol
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 259-7373
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Juan Morel Campos Ponce
Calle Lolita Tizol #20
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-3974
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 00731, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00731, PR include Angela Cordero Bernard, Abraham Lincoln Ponce and Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce.
How many public schools are located in 00731?
30 public schools are located in 00731.
What is the racial composition of students in 00731?
00731 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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