For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,680 students in Mayaguez, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mayaguez, PR are Esteban Rosado Baez, Elpidio H. Rivera and Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayaguez, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Mayaguez have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Mayaguez, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Esteban Rosado Baez
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr. 341 Bo. Mani
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Elpidio H. Rivera
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Urb. Rio Cristal Calle Roberto
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Balboa # 64
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-0900
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-0900
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Maria Dolores Faria
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Jc Clemente
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-9289
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-9289
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Elvira Ruperto Quiles
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 351 Int 352 Bo Rio Canas
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-0050
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-0050
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Manuel A. Barreto
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pilar Defillo
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 832-3046
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mayaguez, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mayaguez, PR include Esteban Rosado Baez, Elpidio H. Rivera and Jose Gautier Benitez Mayaguez.
How many public middle schools are located in Mayaguez?
6 public middle schools are located in Mayaguez.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayaguez?
Mayaguez 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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