For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,784 students in Penuelas, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR are Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Penuelas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Penuelas, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jorge Lucas Valdivieso
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 4 Bo Encarnacion
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: K-9 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Gr: 6-11 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Miguel Gonzalez Bauza
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Calle 1 Sect Carac
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0972
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0972
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Webster
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera 225
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1216
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1216
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR include Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza.
How many public schools are located in Penuelas?
7 public schools are located in Penuelas.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas?
Penuelas public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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