For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 467 students in Las Piedras, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Las Piedras, PR are Santiago Torres and Leoncio Melendez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Piedras, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Las Piedras have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Las Piedras, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santiago Torres
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Tejas Sector Montellanos Ca
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(787) 733-1454
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(787) 733-1454
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Leoncio Melendez
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Desvio Sur Anibal Garcia Pena
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(787) 733-2520
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(787) 733-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Las Piedras, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Las Piedras, PR include Santiago Torres and Leoncio Melendez.
How many public middle schools are located in Las Piedras?
2 public middle schools are located in Las Piedras.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Piedras?
Las Piedras public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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