For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,156 students in Hatillo, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR are Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hatillo, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Hatillo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hatillo, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luis Melendez Rodriguez
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 130 Km 11 Hm 1 Bo Campo A
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9497
Gr: K-9 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rafael Zamot Cruz
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 134 Km 27 Hm 21 Bo Bayane
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 820-0841
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Lorenzo Coballes Gandia
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km. 0.1 Sect. Los Alv
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Timoteo Delgado
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 130 Km 8 Hm 3 Bo Pajuil
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Hatillo, PR 00659
(787) 898-9566
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hatillo, PR include Luis Melendez Rodriguez, Rafael Zamot Cruz and Lorenzo Coballes Gandia.
How many public middle schools are located in Hatillo?
4 public middle schools are located in Hatillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Hatillo?
Hatillo public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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