For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,351 students in Villalba, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Villalba, PR are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Hatillo and Isabel Alvarado Alvarado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villalba, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Villalba have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in Villalba, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Villalba, PR include Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev), Hatillo and Isabel Alvarado Alvarado.
How many public middle schools are located in Villalba?
4 public middle schools are located in Villalba.
What is the racial composition of students in Villalba?
Villalba public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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