For the 2025 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 25% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Cayetano Coll Y Toste
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 638 Hm 5 Bo Miraflores
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-5429
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Enrique De Jesus Borras
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-11
| 211 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #55.
John W. Harris
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1514
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Manuel Ruiz Gandia
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
00612, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abra San Francisco Calle Marte
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8367
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Grades: K-6
| 82 students
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Grades: K-9
| 203 students
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Grades: K-9
| 187 students
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Grades: PK-9
| 96 students
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Grades: 7-9
| 269 students
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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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