For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,467 students in Carolina, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carolina, PR are Juana A. Mendez, Jose Severo Quinones and Francisco Matias Lugo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carolina, PR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carolina have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carolina, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juana A. Mendez
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Urb Metropolis Calle 1 Final
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-8954
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 750-8954
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jose Severo Quinones
(Math: 65% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb Jose S Quinones Calle Ulis
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 769-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Francisco Matias Lugo
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Almendro Valle Arriba Hi
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-0410
Carolina, PR 00983
(787) 757-0410
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Roberto Clemente
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Peru #5 Urb Rolling Hill
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 276-4920
Carolina, PR 00987
(787) 276-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carolina, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carolina, PR include Juana A. Mendez, Jose Severo Quinones and Francisco Matias Lugo.
How many public preschools are located in Carolina?
4 public preschools are located in Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in Carolina?
Carolina public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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