For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,163 students in 00682, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in 00682, PR are Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem), Esteban Rosado Baez and Maria Luisa Arcelay. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 00682 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in 00682, PR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best 00682, PR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Cerro Las Mesas Km6 Hm.9
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Esteban Rosado Baez
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr. 341 Bo. Mani
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-6199
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Maria Luisa Arcelay
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle San Expedito Res. Sabalo
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-8845
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-8845
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Elpidio H. Rivera
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Urb. Rio Cristal Calle Roberto
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 833-5560
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Elvira Ruperto Quiles
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 351 Int 352 Bo Rio Canas
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-0050
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 831-0050
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 00682, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in 00682, PR include Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem), Esteban Rosado Baez and Maria Luisa Arcelay.
How many public schools are located in 00682?
5 public schools are located in 00682.
What is the racial composition of students in 00682?
00682 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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