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Best Puerto Rico Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 special education public schools serving 1,108 students in Puerto Rico.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico are Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 35% statewide average).
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 Special Education Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro De Adiestramiento
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro De Adiestramiento Vocacional
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Ave Antonio R Barcelo Esq El V
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-1480
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Pedro C. Timothee Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Calle 16 No Esq Calle 9 No
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Carr 959 Km 2 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Dr. Jose Padin Bayamon
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Urb Lomas Verdes Calle Jacinto
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1111.
Avelino Pena Reyes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Dr Vidal #3
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1212.
Centro Vocacional Especial
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Esq Carr 41
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1313.
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Puerto Nuevo Calle Constit
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Puerto Rico include Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento.
How many special education public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
13 special education public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico special education 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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