For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,872 students in Lares Municipio, PR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR are Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares Municipio, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lares Municipio have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lares Municipio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hector Hernandez Arana
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Carr 129 Km 24.7
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2350
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 111 Km 33 Hm 9 Bo Pueblo
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4095
Gr: K-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Velez Soto
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 111 Km 2 Hm 0
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Julio Lebron Soto
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 135 Km 60 Bo Castaner
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-3916
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Ramon De Jesus Sierra
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Los Patriotas
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Angelica Delgado
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 129 Km 135 Barrio Buenos
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-1905
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Km 12.5 Bo. Lares
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-4070
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lares Municipio, PR include Hector Hernandez Arana, George Washington and Daniel Velez Soto.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lares Municipio?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lares Municipio.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares Municipio?
Lares Municipio public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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