For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,466 students in 00729, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00729, PR are Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt, Luis Hernaiz Veronne and Antonio R. Barcelo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00729 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00729, PR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
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 00729, PR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Bo San Isidro Pr 188
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Luis Hernaiz Veronne
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Autonomia Final
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-2395
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-2395
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Antonio R. Barcelo
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Palmer Final
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-4055
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-4055
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Jose Calzada Ferrer
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 185 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Campo Ri
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-4359
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-4359
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
00729, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calle Autonomia Esq Palmer
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-2415
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-2415
Grades: K-6
| 276 students
Carr 894 Bo Torrecilla Alta
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-3100
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-3100
Grades: K-5
| 148 students
Sup Bo San Isidro (Dep Vocacional) (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
Bo San Isidro
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-3195
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 876-3195
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00729, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00729, PR include Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt, Luis Hernaiz Veronne and Antonio R. Barcelo.
How many public schools are located in 00729?
4 public schools are located in 00729.
What is the racial composition of students in 00729?
00729 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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