For the 2025 school year, there is 1 vocational public elementary school serving 369 students in Puerto Rico.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public elementary school in Puerto Rico is Abelardo Martinez Otero. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico vocational public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Elementary Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Grades: 6-12
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public elementary schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked vocational public elementary schools in Puerto Rico include Abelardo Martinez Otero.
How many vocational public elementary schools are located in Puerto Rico?
1 vocational public elementary schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico vocational public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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