For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 449 students in 00987, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00987, PR are Juana A. Mendez and Roberto Clemente. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00987 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00987, PR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 00987, PR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juana A. Mendez
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Urb Metropolis Calle 1 Final
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-8954
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-8954
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Roberto Clemente
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Peru #5 Urb Rolling Hill
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 276-4920
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 276-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
00987, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calle Orquidea Buenaventura
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-4645
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-4645
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Calle 851 Km 3 Bo La Goria
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 760-8474
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 760-8474
Gr: K-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Carr 857 Km 0.3 Bo Canovanilla
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-0386
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-0386
Gr: 7-9 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Urb Metropolis Ave. C Calle 46
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-3255
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 769-3255
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Carr 859 Bo Sta Cruz
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-4044
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-4044
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr. 848 Km. 3.2 Saint Just
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-0305
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-0305
Gr: K-9 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 00987, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00987, PR include Juana A. Mendez and Roberto Clemente.
How many public schools are located in 00987?
2 public schools are located in 00987.
What is the racial composition of students in 00987?
00987 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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