For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,362 students in 00959, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 00959, PR are Papa Juan Xxiii, Pedro P. Casablanca and Francisco Gaztambide Vega. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00959 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 00959, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00959, PR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Papa Juan Xxiii
(Math: 16% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Isla Nena 10 Esq Ao Villa Rica
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Pedro P. Casablanca
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Jardines De Caparra Calle
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 782-1562
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 782-1562
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Francisco Gaztambide Vega
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 167 Km 13 Hm 8 Buena Vist
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 799-0563
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 799-0563
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Luis Pales Matos
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Santa Rosa Calle 11 Esq 17
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-4275
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 786-4275
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 00959, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 00959, PR include Papa Juan Xxiii, Pedro P. Casablanca and Francisco Gaztambide Vega.
How many public high schools are located in 00959?
4 public high schools are located in 00959.
What is the racial composition of students in 00959?
00959 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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