For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,901 students in Ponce, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ponce, PR are Ramon Marin, Angela Cordero Bernard and Librado Net. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponce, PR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Ponce have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Puerto Rico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschool average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
Angela Cordero Bernard
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle Solimar Urb Esq Calle 3
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4020
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 844-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Librado Net
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Urb San Antonio 50 Calle 9
Ponce, PR 00728
(787) 842-6395
Ponce, PR 00728
(787) 842-6395
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Santa Teresita
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 23 Urb Santa Teresita
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-4949
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 841-4949
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ponce, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ponce, PR include Ramon Marin, Angela Cordero Bernard and Librado Net.
How many public preschools are located in Ponce?
6 public preschools are located in Ponce.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponce?
Ponce public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public preschools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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