For the 2025 school year, there are 13 special education public high schools serving 1,151 students in Puerto Rico.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Puerto Rico are Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Puerto Rico special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos, with 60-69% 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 Special Education Public High Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro De Adiestramiento
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Centro De Adiestramiento Vocacional
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Ave Antonio R Barcelo Esq El V
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-1480
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 263-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Pedro C. Timothee Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 16 No Esq Calle 9 No
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Prevocacional Casiano Cepeda
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 959 Km 2 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #99.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Jose Padin Bayamon
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Lomas Verdes Calle Jacinto
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Avelino Pena Reyes
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Dr Vidal #3
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Grades: 6-11
| 42 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Centro Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Puerto Nuevo Calle Constit
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 792-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1313.
Centro Vocacional Especial
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Esq Carr 41
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Puerto Rico include Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento.
How many special education public high schools are located in Puerto Rico?
13 special education public high schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico special education 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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