6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Arecibo, PR

20 schools · 9 Elementary · 5 High · 6 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 20

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Arecibo by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Arecibo for 2026 are Elba Lugo Carrion (9.5/10), Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste (9.3/10), and Factor 5 (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Arecibo

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Elba Lugo Carrion	9.5 / 10	Elementary	—	99th
2	Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste	9.3 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
3	Factor 5	8.5 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
4	Julio Seijo	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	83th
5	Abelardo Martinez Otero	7.7 / 10	High	—	72th
6	Cotto Anexo	7.2 / 10	Other	—	65th
7	Superior Vocacional De Arecibo	6.8 / 10	High	—	60th
8	John W. Harris	6.3 / 10	Other	—	50th
9	Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia	6.2 / 10	Other	—	49th
10	Francisco Pachin Marin	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	41th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $23,831
Median home value: $112,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30%
Avg commute: 26 min
Owner-occupied homes: 61%

How Arecibo compares

Puerto Rico rank

#49 of 77

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Puerto Rico avg (6.3)

Median household income

$24k

98% of Puerto Rico median

Schools in this city

20

About Schools in Arecibo, PR

Arecibo, PR is home to 20 schools, including 20 public schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, , and 5 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Arecibo show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Arecibo is Elba Lugo Carrion with a composite score of 9.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Arecibo is served by 1 school district: PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. These districts collectively serve 240,910 students.

Arecibo's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $23,831. The poverty rate in the area is 40.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 00614 (10) 00612 (10)

Elementary Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Elba Lugo Carrion 257 students · Kindergarten–5th	257	Kindergarten–5th	9.5
2	Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste 519 students · Kindergarten–8th	519	Kindergarten–8th	9.3
3	Factor 5 321 students · Pre-K–5th	321	Pre-K–5th	8.5
4	Julio Seijo 176 students · Pre-K–5th	176	Pre-K–5th	8.3
5	Francisco Pachin Marin 225 students · Kindergarten–5th	225	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
6	Federico Degetau Arecibo 320 students · Pre-K–8th	320	Pre-K–8th	5.7
7	Luis a Ferre Aguayo 589 students · Kindergarten–8th	589	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
8	Manuel Ruiz Gandia 396 students · Kindergarten–8th	396	Kindergarten–8th	4.7
9	Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo 196 students · Pre-K–8th	196	Pre-K–8th	4.1

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Abelardo Martinez Otero 369 students · 6th–12th	369	6th–12th	7.7
2	Superior Vocacional De Arecibo 1,156 students · 7th–12th	1,156	7th–12th	6.8
3	Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo 432 students · 6th–12th	432	6th–12th	5.6
4	Victor Rojas I 44 students · 7th–12th	44	7th–12th	5.6
5	Dra. Maria Cadilla De Martinez 301 students · 9th–12th	301	9th–12th	4.2

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Cotto Anexo 34 students · Kindergarten–12th	34	Kindergarten–12th	7.2
2	John W. Harris 176 students · Kindergarten–12th	176	Kindergarten–12th	6.3
3	Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia 464 students · Kindergarten–10th	464	Kindergarten–10th	6.2
4	Enrique De Jesus Borras 211 students · Kindergarten–11th	211	Kindergarten–11th	5.7
5	Angelica Gomez De Betancourt 166 students · Pre-K–9th	166	Pre-K–9th	4.6
6	Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo 218 students · Pre-K–10th	218	Pre-K–10th	3.8

Schools in Arecibo

Arecibo, PR · 20 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$23,831

Median Home Value

$112,300

Median Rent

$503/mo

Population

62,462

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

40.8%

Community Profile

Arecibo has a median household income of $23,831. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $112,300, with a median rent of $503/month. The area has a poverty rate of 40.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: PR
Elementary: 9
High: 5
Other: 6

Resources

🔍 Google "Arecibo schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Arecibo 📊 Niche Arecibo Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

858 schools · 240,910 students

Nearby Cities

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Vega Baja (11 schools)

21 mi

Morovis (10 schools)

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Arecibo, PR

How many schools are in Arecibo, PR?

Arecibo has 20 schools, including 20 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Arecibo, PR?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Arecibo is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Arecibo, PR?

The top-ranked school in Arecibo on MySchoolScout is Elba Lugo Carrion with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Arecibo, PR?

The top-ranked elementary school in Arecibo on MySchoolScout is Elba Lugo Carrion with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best high school in Arecibo, PR?

The top-ranked high school in Arecibo on MySchoolScout is Abelardo Martinez Otero with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Arecibo, PR?

Arecibo is served by 1 school district: Puerto Rico Department of Education.

What is the education level in Arecibo, PR?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Arecibo have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Arecibo, PR?

The median household income in Arecibo is approximately $23,831 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Arecibo, PR?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Arecibo is 8.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Arecibo, PR?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.