For the 2026 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 20% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00979, PR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prisco Fuentes
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Grovish 13 Urb. Parque E
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Petra Roman Vigo
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr. 887 Km. 3.5 Bo San Anton
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 762-7385
Gr: 5-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
00979, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Urb. Los Angeles C/orquidia
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 791-0174
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Ave Monserrate Km 2 Hm 6 Bo Sa
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-8375
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Calle Luis Mu?oz Rivera #13
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 769-3458
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Carr. 858 Km. 3 Hm 8 Bo Cacao
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Carolina, PR 00979
(787) 750-8833
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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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