For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 3,516 students in Ponce, PR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ponce, PR are Ramon Marin, Manuel Gonzalez Pato and Ismael Maldonado Lugaro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponce, PR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Middle schools in Ponce have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ponce, PR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Manuel Gonzalez Pato
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 9 Urb La Rambla
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-7216
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ismael Maldonado Lugaro
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 Calles Bo San Anton
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2135
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2135
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Antonio Paoli Ponce
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Reina Final
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-0615
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-0615
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Sor Isolina Ferre
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Paseo Villa Urb Villa Del Carm
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-6075
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Jardines De Ponce
(Math: 5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 505 Km 7 Hm 0 Urb Jardine
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-3400
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Hemeterio Colon
(Math: 2% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Concordia 8139
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-3500
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Fernando Luis Malave Oliveras
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Ramos Antonini 39 Sector
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2048
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2048
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Intermedia Juan Serralles
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Jobos Final Bo Coto Laur
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-2005
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 848-2005
Gr: K-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Eduardo Neumann Gandia
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Cementerio Civil Urb San A
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-0112
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-0112
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1111.
Lucy Grillasca
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Eduardo Ruberte Parque Ama
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-4010
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Eugenio Le Compte Benitez
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 132 Villa Final 1150
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4552
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4552
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1313.
Dr. Rafael Pujals
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Lolita Tizol Esq Sol
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-4600
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Ponce
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 C Ave Tito Castro
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2336
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2336
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ponce, PR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ponce, PR include Ramon Marin, Manuel Gonzalez Pato and Ismael Maldonado Lugaro.
How many public middle schools are located in Ponce?
14 public middle schools are located in Ponce.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponce?
Ponce public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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