Puerto Rico Department of Education School District
School District · San Juan, PR
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
846
480 elem, 82 mid, 211 high
Enrollment
240,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
846
480 elem, 82 mid, 211 high
Enrollment
240,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Evaluating Puerto Rico Department of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Puerto Rico Department of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carmen Barroso Morales
Toa Baja · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oscar Porrata Doria
Comerio · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Judith A. Vivas
Utuado · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Puerto Rico avg
District size
240,910 students
Typical than Puerto Rico median
The short answer
Puerto Rico Department of Education's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 835 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carmen Barroso Morales (9.8/10), Oscar Porrata Doria (9.8/10), and Judith A. Vivas (9.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (835 of 846). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmen Barroso Morales | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oscar Porrata Doria | 9.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Judith A. Vivas | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (croev) | 9.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Visitacion Pagan | 9.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Angel Rafael Diaz Colon | 9.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Ramon Lopez Berrios | 9.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce | 9.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Elba Lugo Carrion | 9.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Felix Garay Ortiz | 9.5 / 10 |
See all 846 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Puerto Rico Department of Education
Puerto Rico Department of Education is a San Juan, PR school district serving 846 schools. The district educates 240,910 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Puerto Rico Department of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oscar Porrata Doria, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Puerto Rico Department of Education students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.
The district includes 480 elementary schools , 82 middle schools , and 211 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education with test data.
Schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education
846 schools Elementary Schools 480
Middle Schools 82
High Schools 211
Other Schools 73
District Details
- State
- PR
- City
- San Juan
- Total Enrollment
- 240,910
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24,591
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.6%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Puerto Rico Department of Education?
Puerto Rico Department of Education has 846 schools in total — 480 elementary, 82 middle, and 211 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Puerto Rico Department of Education?
The average composite rating for Puerto Rico Department of Education is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Puerto Rico Department of Education?
Per-pupil spending data for Puerto Rico Department of Education is not currently available.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Puerto Rico Department of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Puerto Rico Department of Education is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Puerto Rico Department of Education?
Oscar Porrata Doria is the highest-rated school in Puerto Rico Department of Education with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Puerto Rico Department of Education?
Across schools in Puerto Rico Department of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Puerto Rico Department of Education compare to other districts in PR?
Puerto Rico Department of Education has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 846 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in PR by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academics, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but is not factored into the score. Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyData 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.
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