For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,082 students in Lares, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lares, PR are Domingo Aponte Collazo, Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez and Gabriela Mistral Lares. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lares, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Lares have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lares, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Domingo Aponte Collazo
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 111 Calle Ramon De Jesus
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 897-2408
Gr: 9-12 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Gabriela Mistral Lares
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Lares, PR 00669
(787) 829-1198
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lares, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lares, PR include Domingo Aponte Collazo, Profesor Rafael Alicea Vazquez and Gabriela Mistral Lares.
How many public high schools are located in Lares?
3 public high schools are located in Lares.
What is the racial composition of students in Lares?
Lares public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public high schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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