For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,004 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR are Julio Seijo, Angelica Gomez De Betancourt and John W. Harris. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arecibo, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-10 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
John W. Harris
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR include Julio Seijo, Angelica Gomez De Betancourt and John W. Harris.
How many public preschools are located in Arecibo?
5 public preschools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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