For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,828 students in Villalba, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Villalba, PR are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Ramon Lopez Berrios and Hatillo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villalba, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Villalba have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Villalba, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Carr 159 Int K 57.3 Calle Albi
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Ramon Lopez Berrios
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr. 561 Km. 5 Bo. Vacas
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-6729
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Hatillo
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 150 Km 3 Hm 6 Hato Puerco
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-3774
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-3774
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Norma I. Torres Colon
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 150 Km 5 Hacia Coamo
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2110
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Daniel Serrano Rivera
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Km 59 Bo Villalba Aba
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 851-5027
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 851-5027
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Lysander Borrero Terry
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Km 57.2 Bo Tierra San
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-1606
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-1606
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Isabel Alvarado Alvarado
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 151 Km 2.2 Bo Hato Puerco
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 773-4075
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 773-4075
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Francisco Zayas Santana
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 150 Km 5 Hm I Urb La Vega
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2275
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-2275
Gr: 6-9 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Villalba, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Villalba, PR include Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Ramon Lopez Berrios and Hatillo.
How many public schools are located in Villalba?
9 public schools are located in Villalba.
What is the racial composition of students in Villalba?
Villalba 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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