Best Schools in Utuado, PR
12 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Utuado?
Use this page to compare every school in Utuado by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Judith A. Vivas
Elementary · Puerto Rico Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Dr. Efrain Gonzalez Tejera
Elementary · Puerto Rico Department of Education. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Marta Lafontaine
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 Utuado for 2026 are Judith A. Vivas (9.7/10), Dr. Efrain Gonzalez Tejera (9.5/10), and Marta Lafontaine (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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
12
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$101,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
12
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$101,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Utuado
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judith A. Vivas | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Dr. Efrain Gonzalez Tejera | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Marta Lafontaine | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Francisco Jordan | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Antonio Tulla Torres | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Inocencio Montero | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Vocacional Antonio Reyes Padilla | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Bernardo Gonzalez Colon | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Luis Munoz Rivera Utuado | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Jose Vizcarrondo | 5.2 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $17,839
- Median home value
- $101,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Utuado compares
Puerto Rico rank
#19 of 77
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Puerto Rico avg (6.3)
Median household income
$18k
73% of Puerto Rico median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Utuado, PR
Utuado, PR is home to 12 schools, including 12 public schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Utuado 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 Utuado is Judith A. Vivas with a composite score of 9.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Utuado is served by 1 school district: PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. These districts collectively serve 240,910 students.
Utuado's community shows 22% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $17,839. The poverty rate in the area is 53.7%.
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
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 236 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.7 |
| 2 | 120 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 3 | 57 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 155 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 108 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 253 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 252 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 |
| 8 | 128 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 456 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 406 students · 8th–12th | 5.5 |
| 3 | 134 students · 6th–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Utuado
Utuado, PR · 12 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$17,839
Median Home Value
$101,900
Median Rent
$464/mo
Population
23,962
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
53.7%
Community Profile
Utuado has a median household income of $17,839. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $101,900, with a median rent of $464/month. The area has a poverty rate of 53.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- PR
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 3
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Utuado, PR
How many schools are in Utuado, PR?
Utuado has 12 schools, including 12 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Utuado, PR?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Utuado is 6.8 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 Utuado, PR?
The top-ranked school in Utuado on MySchoolScout is Judith A. Vivas with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Utuado, PR?
The top-ranked elementary school in Utuado on MySchoolScout is Judith A. Vivas with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Utuado, PR?
The top-ranked middle school in Utuado on MySchoolScout is Francisco Ramos Sanchez with a composite score of 4.0/10.
What is the best high school in Utuado, PR?
The top-ranked high school in Utuado on MySchoolScout is Vocacional Antonio Reyes Padilla with a composite score of 5.9/10.
How many school districts serve Utuado, PR?
Utuado is served by 1 school district: Puerto Rico Department of Education.
What is the education level in Utuado, PR?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Utuado have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Utuado, PR?
The median household income in Utuado is approximately $17,839 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Utuado, PR?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Utuado is 8.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Utuado, 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.