For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 606 students in 00979, PR.
The top ranked public high schools in 00979, PR are 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 high schools in zipcode 00979 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 12%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 00979 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Puerto Rico average of 74%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dr. Jose M. Lazaro, with 65-69% 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 00979, PR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 high schools in 00979, PR?
The top ranked public high schools in 00979, PR include Dr. Jose M. Lazaro and Petra Roman Vigo.
How many public high schools are located in 00979?
2 public high schools are located in 00979.
What is the racial composition of students in 00979?
00979 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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