For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,297 students in 00612, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR are Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Enrique De Jesus Borras and Victor Rojas I. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00612 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00612, PR 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 00612, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 10 Km 78 Hm 9 Bo Hato Vie
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-7699
Gr: K-11 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #55.
John W. Harris
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 635 Km 2 Bo Dominguito
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-0851
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Paradiso College Preparatory - Alianza
Charter School
#603 Ave. Miramar Carr #2
Arecibo, PR 00612
(407) 637-4703
Arecibo, PR 00612
(407) 637-4703
Gr: 5-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Gr: K-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Gr: K-9 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Gr: PK-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Gr: 7-9 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00612, PR include Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste, Enrique De Jesus Borras and Victor Rojas I.
How many public middle schools are located in 00612?
9 public middle schools are located in 00612.
What is the racial composition of students in 00612?
00612 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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