For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 941 students in 00979, PR.
The top ranked public schools in 00979, PR are Prisco Fuentes, Dr. Jose M. Lazaro and Petra Roman Vigo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00979 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00979, PR 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prisco Fuentes
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle Grovish 13 Urb. Parque E
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Jose M. Lazaro
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ave El Comandante Urb Country
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3638
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Petra Roman Vigo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 887 Km. 3.5 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Grades: 5-12
| 369 students
00979, Puerto Rico 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Urb. Los Angeles C/orquidia
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Ave Monserrate Km 2 Hm 6 Bo Sa
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Calle Luis Mu?oz Rivera #13
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Carr. 858 Km. 3 Hm 8 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 00979, PR?
The top ranked public schools in 00979, PR include Prisco Fuentes, Dr. Jose M. Lazaro and Petra Roman Vigo.
How many public schools are located in 00979?
3 public schools are located in 00979.
What is the racial composition of students in 00979?
00979 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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