For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,669 students in 00983, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00983, PR are Maria Teresa Serrano, Pascasio P. Sancerrit and Pedro Moczo Baniet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00983 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00983, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00983, PR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria Teresa Serrano
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Via 8 Urb. Villa Fontana
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 752-2975
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 752-2975
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pascasio P. Sancerrit
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle Granada Urb. Vistamar
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-4260
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-4260
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Pedro Moczo Baniet
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Apartado 3114 Valle
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-2612
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-2612
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Eduardo J. Saldana
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Rodrz. Emma Esq. Robles
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-3753
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-3753
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Francisco Matias Lugo
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Almendro Valle Arriba Hi
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-0410
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-0410
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rene Marques
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 16 Final Jardines Count
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-2760
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Jesus Maria Sanroma
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 46 Esq. Boulevard Ave. C
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-8451
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 769-8451
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 00983, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00983, PR include Maria Teresa Serrano, Pascasio P. Sancerrit and Pedro Moczo Baniet.
How many public schools are located in 00983?
7 public schools are located in 00983.
What is the racial composition of students in 00983?
00983 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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