Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/controller/state_town_schools.inc.php on line 261 Best Public Schools in Penuelas, PR (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Penuelas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,880 students in Penuelas, PR.
The top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR are Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penuelas, PR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Penuelas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Penuelas, PR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jorge Lucas Valdivieso
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Carr 2 Km 4 Bo Encarnacion
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1105
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Ramon Perez Purcell
(Math: 42% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Josefa Velez Bauza
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 132 Bo Cotto
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1665
Gr: 8-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Rafael Irizarry Rivera
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Pedro Alvarado
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1177
Gr: 4-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Miguel Gonzalez Bauza
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bo Quebrada Calle 1 Sect Carac
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0972
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Webster
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera 225
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1216
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Intermedia Tallaboa Alta
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Penuelas, Puerto Rico

Penuelas, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adolfo Grana Rivera (Closed 2023)
Calle Luis Munoz Rivera
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-1005
Gr: 4-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Elemental Tallaboa Alta (Closed 2023)
Carr 132 Km 14 Hm 3 Bo Tallabo
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3766
Gr: K-3 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Felipe Quinones (Closed 2023)
Bo Barreal
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-4741
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Intermedia Ramon Perez Purcel (Closed 2023)
Carr 132 Km 7 Hm 7 Bo Santo Do
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3577
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
La Gelpa (Closed 2011)
Bo Quebrada Ceiba
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0314
Gr: K-4
Pedro Maldonado Torres (Closed 2011)
Barrio Jaguas Carr 386 Km 6 Hm
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0186
Gr: K-2
Tallaboa Alta I Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Carr 391 Km 1.7 Bo Rucio
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-3939
Gr: K-3 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tallaboa Poniente (Closed 2018)
Carr 132 Km 6 Sect Juncos Bo T
Penuelas, PR 00624
(787) 836-0203
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR?
The top-ranked public schools in Penuelas, PR include Jorge Lucas Valdivieso, Ramon Perez Purcell and Josefa Velez Bauza.
How many public schools are located in Penuelas?
7 public schools are located in Penuelas.
What is the racial composition of students in Penuelas?
Penuelas public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 75 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 82 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 88 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 94 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 100 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 106 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 112 Notice: Undefined property: MultipleSchoolsModel::$total in /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/RegionQuickLinksView.inc.php on line 123
School by Type (PR):
State Links:
Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/popper.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Javascript file does not exist: /home/devsarath/workspace/psr/public_html/javascript/components/tippy.min.js in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Directory does not exist in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242 Notice: Unable to save compiled js file in /home/devsarath/workspace/shared/misc/JSCompiler.inc.php on line 242