For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 239 students in Manati, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Manati, PR are Antonio Velez Alvarado and Francisco Menendez Balbane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manati, PR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Manati have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manati, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antonio Velez Alvarado
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 2 Km 46 Hm 8 Bo Campo Ale
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4160
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-4160
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Francisco Menendez Balbane
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 667 Km 4 Hm 6 Bo Cortes
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-3063
Manati, PR 00674
(787) 854-3063
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manati, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manati, PR include Antonio Velez Alvarado and Francisco Menendez Balbane.
How many public preschools are located in Manati?
2 public preschools are located in Manati.
What is the racial composition of students in Manati?
Manati public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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