For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,397 students in Arecibo, PR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR are Factor 5, Julio Seijo and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arecibo, PR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Puerto Rico public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Arecibo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Arecibo, PR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Factor 5
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Secc Animas Bo Factor
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-3090
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Julio Seijo
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Carr 129 Km 28 Hm 3 Bo Hato Ar
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Angelica Gomez De Betancourt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Carr 681 Hm 3 Bo Islote
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-1675
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Federico Degetau Arecibo
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 68 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-1524
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #55.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 682 Km 7 Hm 5 Bo Garrocha
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 881-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Luis Munoz Marin Arecibo
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 53 Km 1 Hm 5 Sect Barranc
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-0757
Gr: PK-10 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Arecibo, Puerto Rico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centro Pre-voc. Jose Limon Arce (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Calle Antonio R Barcelo Hm 152
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Ave San Luis Carr 129 Hm 507 B
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2425
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Calle 3 Bo Domingo Ruiz
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 816-1919
Gr: K-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Arecibo Gardens Calle 5
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-1734
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Parcelas Tiburon 2 Calle 3
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 846-4379
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 639 Km 4 Hm 1 Bo Sabana H
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-5310
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Ave Constitucion Bo Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 639 Km 2 Hm 7 Sect Candel
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Arecibo, PR 00613
(787) 881-6985
Gr: K-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Carr 651 Km 1 Hm 2 Sect Los Ca
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 879-1558
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 681 Sect Piquinas Bo Islo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-7488
Gr: K-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Ave Jose De Diego 300
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-3034
Gr: K-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 5 Bo Arena Le
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-6264
Gr: K-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Urb University Gardens Calle 8
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 878-0645
Gr: K-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Carr 635 Int 626 Bo Esperanza
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-2444
Gr: K-9 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 657 Km 1 Hm 1 Bo Bajadero
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 881-2650
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Carr 10 Km 70 Hm 1 Bo Rio Arri
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-6003
Gr: PK-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Ave Jose De Diego Bo Pueblo
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-3332
Gr: 7-9 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Calle A Hm 2 Bda Victor Rodrig
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-5969
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arecibo, PR include Factor 5, Julio Seijo and Angelica Gomez De Betancourt.
How many public preschools are located in Arecibo?
6 public preschools are located in Arecibo.
What is the racial composition of students in Arecibo?
Arecibo 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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