For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,309 students in San Sebastian, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Sebastian, PR are Aurea Fuentes Mendez, Carmelo Serrano Cubano and Maximino A. Salas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Sebastian, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Sebastian have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Sebastian, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurea Fuentes Mendez
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 435 Km 2 Hm 3
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4100
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4100
Gr: K-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Carmelo Serrano Cubano
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 445 Km 3 Hm 6 Bo Saltos
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-6810
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-6810
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Maximino A. Salas
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 29.2 Bo Juncal
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2838
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-2838
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Aurora Mendez Charneco
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro Albisus Campos
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1072
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1072
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Emilio Scharon Rodriguez
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 111 Km.1.9 Bo.hoyamala
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4142
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-4142
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Bernaldo Mendez Jimenez
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 125 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Hato Arr
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5980
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-5980
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Ernestina Mendez
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr.111km.17hm 5 Bo. Bahoname
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1745
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1745
Gr: 6-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Ramon Maria Torres
(Math: 16% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Emerito Estrada Carretera
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1135
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1135
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Sebastian, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Sebastian, PR include Aurea Fuentes Mendez, Carmelo Serrano Cubano and Maximino A. Salas.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Sebastian?
8 public elementary schools are located in San Sebastian.
What is the racial composition of students in San Sebastian?
San Sebastian public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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