For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 370 students in 00962, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00962, PR are Onofre Carballeira and Mercedes Garcia De Colorado. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 00962 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in 00962, PR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00962, PR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onofre Carballeira
(Math: 20% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Las Nereidas Frente A La P
Catano, PR 00962
(787) 788-8975
Catano, PR 00962
(787) 788-8975
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Mercedes Garcia De Colorado
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Flor Del Valle Final Urb L
Catano, PR 00962
(787) 788-4025
Catano, PR 00962
(787) 788-4025
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 00962, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 00962, PR include Onofre Carballeira and Mercedes Garcia De Colorado.
How many public middle schools are located in 00962?
2 public middle schools are located in 00962.
What is the racial composition of students in 00962?
00962 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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