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Best Puerto Rico Vocational Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 vocational public schools serving 14,823 students in Puerto Rico.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico are Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
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 Vocational Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pablo David Burgos Marrero
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Pr-159 Int Camino Albino Bo Ab
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Ave Albizu Campos
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0685
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Rafael Cordero San Juan
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Calle Aurora Esq Hoare Pda 15
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Bo San Isidro Pr 188
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Republica De Costa Rica
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Calle Hector R Bunker
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 368 Km O Hm 12
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Miguel Such
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Barbosa Esq Ave Pinero
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-3780
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Tomas C. Ongay
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Industrial Minillas Carr 1
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Vocacional Antonio Reyes Padilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 10. Km. 52.5 Bo. Salto Ar
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 814-0012
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Superior Vocacional Eladio Rivera Quinones
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 187 Km 5 Hm 6 Bo Mediania
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-2295
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Benjamin Harrison
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Ave Jose De Diego
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 171 Km 1.0 Bo. Sud
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-3011
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Superior Vocacional Manuel Mediavilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
58b Calle Carreras Parque Indu
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1919.
Manuel Mendez Liciaga
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 125 Km 19 Bo Guatemala
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Antolin Santos Negron
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Georgetti Num.42
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Petra Zenon De Fabery
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 181 Km 1 Hm 8 Bo Las Cuev
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-0685
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Teodoro Aguilar Mora
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Mendez
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
Salvador Fuentes
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle North Eastedif.611 Ramey
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 890-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2424.
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ave Luis Llorens Torres
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico include Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan.
How many vocational public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
24 vocational public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico vocational 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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