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Best Arecibo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,242 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arecibo, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Factor 5 and Elba Lugo Carrion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Arecibo, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Factor 5
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Secc Animas Bo Factor
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-3090
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Elba Lugo Carrion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Urb Villa Serena Calle Orquide
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-4825
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Francisco Pachin Marin
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Urb Vista Azul Calle 17
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2019
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Vie
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #88.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-10 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #99.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1010.
Luis Felipe Rodriguez Garcia
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Carr #483 Km 13 Hm 1 Bo Piedra
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 787-1240
Gr: K-11 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1111.
John W. Harris
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1212.
Luis A Ferre Aguayo
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 639 Km 3 Hm 2 Bo. Sabana
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 815-9087
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1313.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1515.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 635 Km 2 Bo Dominguito
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 53 Km 1 Hm 5 Sect Barranc
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Gr: K-9 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Trina Padilla De Sanz Arecibo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Villa Los Santos Carr 653
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1365
Gr: 6-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Paradiso College Preparatory - Alianza
Charter School
#603 Ave. Miramar Carr #2
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 986-4043
Gr: 5-9 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arecibo, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arecibo, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Factor 5 and Elba Lugo Carrion.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arecibo?
18 public elementary schools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo 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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