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Top Puerto Rico Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 74% of public school students in Puerto Rico are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico is Angel Sandin Martinez, with 79% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 77% 79% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Puerto Rico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Angel Sandin Martinez
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: 6-8
4 Calle Julio Otero Esq Jose A
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 858-2120
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Alfonso Diaz Lebron
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Carr 31 Salida Hacia Naguabo
Juncos, PR 00777
(787) 734-6806
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Aristides Cales Quiros
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-8
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera Interi
Guayanilla, PR 00656
(787) 835-7451
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Casiano Cepeda
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-12
Carr 955 Bo Cienaga Alta
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 887-4410
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Ponce
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-8
301 C Ave Tito Castro
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 843-2336
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Ester Feliciano Mendoza
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-9
Calle E Base Ramey
Aguadilla, PR 00603
(787) 890-2418
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Fidelina Melendez Monsanto
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Calle Antonio Rios Lateral 7
Naguabo, PR 00718
(787) 874-3315
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Francisco Ramos Sanchez
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Calle Dr Cueto
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-2470
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Generoso Morales Munoz
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Ave Jose De Diego 58
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-6658
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Isabel Suarez
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Calle 65 Infanteria
Anasco, PR 00610
(787) 826-2575
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Jesus Sanchez Erazo
(Math: 2% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Urb Santa Juanita Calle Martiz
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 787-4831
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Jose Santos Quinones
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Calle 21 Jardines Palmarejo Bo
Rio Grande, PR 00745
(787) 876-4493
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Juan E. Miranda
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Carr 177 Ave Lomas Verdes Bo F
Guaynabo, PR 00970
(787) 790-8198
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Juan Ramon Jimenez Bayamon
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Carr 864 Bo Hato Tejas
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 798-5428
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Leap Steam + Sports Sciences Academy Of Carolina - Alianza
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-10
Complejo Deportivo Roberto Cle
San Juan, PR 00929
(787) 705-4717
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Manuel Ortiz
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-8
Carr 902 Km 5 Hm 8 Bo Jacanas
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-5770
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Marcelino Rodriguez Roman
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-9
Carr 125 Km 0 Hm 2 Bo Voladora
Moca, PR 00676
(787) 877-2324
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Mercedes Rosado
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Carr 152 Calle Georgetty
Naranjito, PR 00719
(787) 869-3130
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Paradiso College Preparatory Of San Juan - Alianza
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 5-9
1000 Ave Juan Ponce De Leon
San Juan, PR 00925
(787) 344-9279
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Petra Mercado Bougart
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 906 Ave Tejas Final
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-7780
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Rafael Cordero San Juan
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Aurora Esq Hoare Pda 15
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-11
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Ricardo Arroyo Laracuente
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Calle Pedro J Carrion #10
Dorado, PR 00646
(787) 796-1222
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Sandalio Marcano
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-8
Carr 788 Km 6 Hm 6 Bo Tomas De
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 747-3110
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Santiago Iglesias Pantin San Juan
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-9
Calle Urdiales Esq. Flandes Sa
San Juan, PR 00923
(787) 767-8721
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Santiago Torres
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Bo Tejas Sector Montellanos Ca
Las Piedras, PR 00771
(787) 733-1454
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Sor Isolina Ferre
(Math: 7% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
Paseo Villa Urb Villa Del Carm
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 840-6075
Rank: #2 - 292. - 29.
Vicente Pales Anes
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K-5
Calle 4 Esq. Vicente Pales
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0866
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Abelardo Diaz Alfaro
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-8
Carr. 828 Au. Ramal Bo. Pinas
Toa Alta, PR 00953
(787) 797-0315
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Agustin Cabrera
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-8
Urb Villa Carolina
Carolina, PR 00985
(787) 768-4044
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera Lajas
(Math: ≤10%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 7-12
Carr 304 Km 3.0 Bo La Parguera
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Amalia Marin
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: K-9
Calle Penasco Final Paradise H
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 763-5218
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Angel G. Quintero Alfaro
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-8
Carr 633 Km 4 Hm 7 Bo Barahona
Morovis, PR 00687
(787) 862-1716
Rank: #30 - 11430. - 114.
Anita Otero Hernandez
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-12
Zona Industrial Bo Catano
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-5575
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Puerto Rico average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Puerto Rico average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 74%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico?
The best top-ranked public schools in Puerto Rico include Angel Sandin Martinez, Abelardo Martinez Otero and Alfonso Diaz Lebron.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico is Abelardo Martinez Otero, with a value of 78%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Angel Sandin Martinez, with a value of 79%.

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