For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,411 students in 00656, PR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 00656, PR are Dalila Torres, Hipolito Garcia Borrero and Gloria Maria Borrero Oliveras. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00656 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00656, PR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 00656, PR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dalila Torres
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Sector
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2030
Grades: PK-9
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Hipolito Garcia Borrero
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 335 Hm 4 Bo Indios
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2985
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2985
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Gloria Maria Borrero Oliveras
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr #132 Km 4 Hm 2 Bo Macana
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 899-1096
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 899-1096
Grades: K-10
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Asuncion Rodriguez De Sala
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 127 Bo Quebrada
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-0401
Grades: 7-12
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Aristides Cales Quiros
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Interi
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-7451
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-7451
Grades: K-10
| 237 students
00656, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Km 4 Bo Magas
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2280
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2280
Grades: K-6
| 114 students
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-5002
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-5002
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
4 Calle Concepcion
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2610
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2610
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Carr 127 Ramal 336 Km O Hm 6 B
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2500
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-2500
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 00656, PR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 00656, PR include Dalila Torres, Hipolito Garcia Borrero and Gloria Maria Borrero Oliveras.
How many public middle schools are located in 00656?
5 public middle schools are located in 00656.
What is the racial composition of students in 00656?
00656 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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