For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 783 students in Toa Alta, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Toa Alta, PR are Manuel Velilla, Jose Pablo Morales and Abelardo Diaz Alfaro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toa Alta, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Toa Alta have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Toa Alta, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manuel Velilla
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 861 Km 5.9 Bo Pinas
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-3558
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jose Pablo Morales
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Barcelo #50
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 870-2135
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 870-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 828 Au. Ramal Bo. Pinas
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-0315
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-0315
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Toa Alta, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Toa Alta, PR include Manuel Velilla, Jose Pablo Morales and Abelardo Diaz Alfaro.
How many public middle schools are located in Toa Alta?
3 public middle schools are located in Toa Alta.
What is the racial composition of students in Toa Alta?
Toa Alta 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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