For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,609 students in Lares Municipio, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lares Municipio, PR are Jose Emilio Lugo, Domingo Aponte Collazo and Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares Municipio, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Lares Municipio have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
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 Public High Schools in Lares Municipio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Emilio Lugo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Urb Cerros 75 Calle Francisco
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-0408
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-0408
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Gr: 8-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Gabriela Mistral Lares
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Lares Municipio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ave. Los Patriotas Res. Dr Sei
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2210
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Carr 453 Km 5 Hm 5 Bo Piletas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-6949
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 131 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Guilarte
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-2140
Castaner, PR 00631
(787) 829-2140
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Carr 129 Ramal 4453bo. Callejo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4411
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 129 Int. 454
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4044
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 128 Km 37.9
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3545
Gr: PK-9 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
85 Dr Pedro Albizu Campos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2160
Gr: 4-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Carr 129 Ramal 4453 Km 2 Hm 8
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-5065
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6 Calle Echeray
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1550
Gr: K-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lares Municipio, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lares Municipio, PR include Jose Emilio Lugo, Domingo Aponte Collazo and Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez.
How many public high schools are located in Lares Municipio?
4 public high schools are located in Lares Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio 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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