For the 2026 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 5,634 students in Puerto Rico.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Puerto Rico are Republica De Costa Rica, Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco and Superior Vocacional De Arecibo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average).
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 Magnet Public Middle Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Republica De Costa Rica
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
390 Calle Hector R Bunker
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Gr: 8-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 368 Km O Hm 12
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Gr: 8-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 8-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Gr: 7-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Antolin Santos Negron
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Georgetti Num.42
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Gr: 8-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Teodoro Aguilar Mora
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Mendez
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Gr: 8-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Puerto Rico include Republica De Costa Rica, Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco and Superior Vocacional De Arecibo.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Puerto Rico?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico magnet 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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