Best Schools in Ciales, PR
7 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Ciales by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Concepcion Perez Hernandez
Elementary · Puerto Rico Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Jaime Coira Ortiz
Elementary · Puerto Rico Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Francisco Serrano
Elementary · Puerto Rico Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ciales for 2026 are Concepcion Perez Hernandez (9.2/10), Jaime Coira Ortiz (7.7/10), and Francisco Serrano (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 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.
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$94,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$94,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ciales
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concepcion Perez Hernandez | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Jaime Coira Ortiz | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Francisco Serrano | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Toribio Rivera | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Hato Viejo Cumbre | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Juan Antonio Corretjer Ciales | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Arianys Nicole Rosa Luquis | 4.6 / 10 |
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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $20,878
- Median home value
- $94,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
43% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ciales compares
Puerto Rico rank
#43 of 77
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Puerto Rico avg (6.3)
Median household income
$21k
86% of Puerto Rico median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Ciales, PR
Ciales, PR is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Ciales 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 Ciales is Concepcion Perez Hernandez with a composite score of 9.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ciales is served by 1 school district: PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. These districts collectively serve 240,910 students.
Ciales's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $20,878. The poverty rate in the area is 57.8%.
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.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 162 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 163 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 283 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 130 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 |
| 5 | 70 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 6 | 414 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 491 students · 8th–12th | 4.6 |
Schools in Ciales
Ciales, PR · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$20,878
Median Home Value
$94,500
Median Rent
$404/mo
Population
17,410
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
57.8%
Community Profile
Ciales has a median household income of $20,878. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $94,500, with a median rent of $404/month. The area has a poverty rate of 57.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- PR
- Elementary
- 6
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ciales, PR
How many schools are in Ciales, PR?
Ciales has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ciales, PR?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ciales is 6.4 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 Ciales, PR?
The top-ranked school in Ciales on MySchoolScout is Concepcion Perez Hernandez with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ciales, PR?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ciales on MySchoolScout is Concepcion Perez Hernandez with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Ciales, PR?
The top-ranked high school in Ciales on MySchoolScout is Juan Antonio Corretjer Ciales with a composite score of 4.6/10.
How many school districts serve Ciales, PR?
Ciales is served by 1 school district: Puerto Rico Department of Education.
What is the education level in Ciales, PR?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in Ciales have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ciales, PR?
The median household income in Ciales is approximately $20,878 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ciales, PR?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ciales is 8.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ciales, 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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Puerto Rico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.