Best Ponce Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,275 students in Ponce, PR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ponce, PR are Ramon Marin, Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce and Ponce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponce, PR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Puerto Rico public high school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Ponce have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Ponce, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Carr 2 Km 22 Hm 1 Sector El Tu
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-2548
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Ponce High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Cristina #37
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-4156
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Superior Bethzaida Velazquez
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Urb Las Delicias 100 Calle Flo
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 284-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Superior Jardines De Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 505 Km 0 Hm 7 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-7785
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Superior Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr. 14 Bo Coto Laurel
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-5274
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dr. Pila
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr Ponce A Guayanilla
Ponce, PR 00732
(787) 840-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ponce, PR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ponce, PR include Ramon Marin, Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Ponce and Ponce High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ponce?
8 public high schools are located in Ponce.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponce?
Ponce 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).
Which public high schools in Ponce are often viewed compared to one another?

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