For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in Dorado Municipio, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorado Municipio, PR are Luisa M. Valderrama, Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego and Cristobal Santana Melecio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorado Municipio, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Dorado Municipio have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Dorado Municipio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luisa M. Valderrama
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 696 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Higuilla
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-4410
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-4410
Gr: PK-11 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 695 Km 1 Hm 16 Bo. Higuil
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 898-2795
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 898-2795
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Cristobal Santana Melecio
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 8 Rio Lajas
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 870-3416
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 870-3416
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Pedro J Carrion #10
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1222
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1222
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dorado Municipio, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorado Municipio, PR include Luisa M. Valderrama, Elemental Ecologica Jose De Diego and Cristobal Santana Melecio.
How many public middle schools are located in Dorado Municipio?
5 public middle schools are located in Dorado Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorado Municipio?
Dorado Municipio 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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