For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 436 students in 00653, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in 00653, PR are Maria L. Mcdougall and Aurea E. Quiles Claudio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 00653 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 00653, PR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 00653 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aurea E. Quiles Claudio, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Puerto Rico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00653, PR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Grades: K-11
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Aurea E. Quiles Claudio
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr Ochoa 333 Km 5
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 835-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
00653, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bo La Joya Santa Rita Int 389
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2300
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2300
Grades: 1-5
| 63 students
Calle Principal K3 Sector Frat
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2570
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2570
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Calle Principal Bo Arenas
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3222
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3222
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Carr 334 Calle 2 Sector La Lun
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3121
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-3121
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Bo Ensenada 36 Carr 116 Lajas
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2800
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-2800
Grades: 7-9
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 00653, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in 00653, PR include Maria L. Mcdougall and Aurea E. Quiles Claudio.
How many public high schools are located in 00653?
2 public high schools are located in 00653.
What is the racial composition of students in 00653?
00653 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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