For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 554 students in Maunabo, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo, PR are Higinio Figueroa Villegas, Manuel Ortiz Suya and Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maunabo, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maunabo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maunabo, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Higinio Figueroa Villegas
(Math: 16% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Sector Bordaleza Bo Emajaguas
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-2340
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Manuel Ortiz Suya
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 759 Ramal 7762 Palo Seco
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-4600
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 861-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 750 Bo Atalante
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 787-0024
Maunabo, PR 00707
(787) 787-0024
Gr: K-10 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Maunabo, PR include Higinio Figueroa Villegas, Manuel Ortiz Suya and Wilfredo Lafuente Ortiz.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maunabo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Maunabo.
What is the racial composition of students in Maunabo?
Maunabo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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