For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,872 students in Lares Municipio, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR are Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares Municipio, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lares Municipio have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lares Municipio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector Hernandez Arana
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Daniel Velez Soto
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Julio Lebron Soto
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 135 Km 60 Bo Castaner
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Los Patriotas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Angelica Delgado
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 129 Km 135 Barrio Buenos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 12.5 Bo. Lares
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Lares Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ave. Los Patriotas Res. Dr Sei
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Carr 453 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Piletas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Carr 131 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Guilarte
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-2140
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-2140
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Carr 129 Ramal 4453bo. Callejo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Carr 453 Int. Km 4.7q
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2570
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2570
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Carr 129 Int. 454
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Carr 128 Km 37.9
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Grades: PK-9
| 144 students
85 Dr Pedro Albizu Campos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Grades: 4-6
| 197 students
Carr 129 Ramal 4453 Km 2 Hm 8
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
6 Calle Echeray
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR include Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lares Municipio?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lares Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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