For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,641 students in Lajas, PR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas, PR are Ramon Olivares, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and Elemental Urbana Nueva. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lajas, PR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lajas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Puerto Rico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lajas, PR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Olivares
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Carr 303 Calle Amapola Bo Oliv
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1695
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Rosendo Matienzo Cintron
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 117 Km 5.3 Bo Lajas Arrib
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4179
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Elemental Urbana Nueva
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Flamboyan #233
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 838-2245
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Jose Rodriguez Soto
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Los Veteranos #40 Bo Ensen
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 821-3160
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Su Juan Cancio Ortiz De La Renta
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 101 Km 7 Hm 6 Bo Palmarej
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2930
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Luis Munoz Rivera Lajas
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle 65 Infanteria Esq Davila
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-2015
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Lajas, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carr 316 Km 1 Hm 4 Bo Candelar
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-1452
Grades: K-6
| 159 students
Calle San Blas 37
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4088
Grades: 7
| 163 students
Carr 117 Km 1.5 Santa Rosa
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-8281
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Carr 303 Calle Toro Bo Maguayo
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-4370
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Tomas Alba Edison Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Carr 117 Km 9.1 Bo Plata
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Lajas, PR 00667
(787) 899-5020
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas, PR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lajas, PR include Ramon Olivares, Rosendo Matienzo Cintron and Elemental Urbana Nueva.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lajas?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lajas.
What is the racial composition of students in Lajas?
Lajas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Puerto Rico public elementary schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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