For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 704 students in 00979, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR are Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 00979 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00979, PR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prisco Fuentes
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Grovish 13 Urb. Parque E
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Petra Roman Vigo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 887 Km. 3.5 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Grades: 5-12
| 369 students
00979, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Urb. Los Angeles C/orquidia
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Ave Monserrate Km 2 Hm 6 Bo Sa
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Calle Luis Mu?oz Rivera #13
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Carr. 858 Km. 3 Hm 8 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 00979, PR include Prisco Fuentes and Petra Roman Vigo.
How many public elementary schools are located in 00979?
2 public elementary schools are located in 00979.
What is the racial composition of students in 00979?
00979 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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