For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,446 students in 00623, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 00623, PR are James Garfield, Monserrate Leon Irizarry and Severo E. Colberg Ramirez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00623 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 00623, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 00623, PR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Garfield
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 103 Km 7 Hm 1 Bo Pedernal
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-1825
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Monserrate Leon Irizarry
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 101 Km 18 Hm 2
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-2720
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Severo E. Colberg Ramirez
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 821-7322
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 821-7322
Gr: PK-11 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ines Maria Mendoza De Munoz Marin Cabo Rojo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Barbosa Norte Urb Ana Ma
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 254-2288
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 254-2288
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pedro Nelson Colberg
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Sector Pueblo Nuevo
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3200
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 851-3200
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
00623, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carr 101 Km 14 Hm 6 Bo Llanos
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-6705
Cabo Rojo, PR 00623
(787) 255-6705
Gr: PK-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 00623, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 00623, PR include James Garfield, Monserrate Leon Irizarry and Severo E. Colberg Ramirez.
How many public high schools are located in 00623?
5 public high schools are located in 00623.
What is the racial composition of students in 00623?
00623 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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