For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,370 students in 00731, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 00731, PR are Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez and Bernardino Cordero Bernard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00731 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in 00731, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00731, PR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 2 Km 22 Hm 1 Sector El Tu
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Superior Jardines De Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 505 Km 0 Hm 7 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Superior Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 14 Bo Coto Laurel
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 00731, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 00731, PR include Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce, Superior Bethzaida Velazquez and Bernardino Cordero Bernard.
How many public high schools are located in 00731?
5 public high schools are located in 00731.
What is the racial composition of students in 00731?
00731 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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