For the 2025 school year, there are 33 vocational public schools serving 19,554 students in Puerto Rico.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico are Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Puerto Rico public school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average).
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 Vocational Public Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pablo David Burgos Marrero
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Pr-159 Int Camino Albino Bo Ab
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Ave Albizu Campos
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0685
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #33.
Rafael Cordero San Juan
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Calle Aurora Esq Hoare Pda 15
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Grades: 6-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Bo San Isidro Pr 188
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Antonio Fernos Isern
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Carr 181 Km 32.5 Bo Quebrada
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
San Lorenzo, PR 00754
(787) 736-8330
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Luis Munoz Rivera Utuado
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Calle Dr Cueto
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-2666
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 894-2666
Grades: 8-12
| 406 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Trina Padilla De Sanz San Juan
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ave Jesus T Pinero Oeste #950
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 763-1130
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 763-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Republica De Costa Rica
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
390 Calle Hector R Bunker
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 746-7565
Grades: 8-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Superior Ocupacional Y Tecnica De Yauco
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 368 Km O Hm 12
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-2144
Grades: 8-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Francisco Mendoza
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Corchado
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 872-2275
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 872-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Miguel Such
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Barbosa Esq Ave Pinero
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-3780
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 751-3780
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Tomas C. Ongay
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Industrial Minillas Carr 1
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-3414
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-3414
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Vocacional Antonio Reyes Padilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 10. Km. 52.5 Bo. Salto Ar
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 814-0012
Utuado, PR 00641
(787) 814-0012
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1515.
Superior Vocacional De Arecibo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Bo Santana Sect Los Llanos
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 880-6696
Grades: 7-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dr. Heriberto Domenech
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 2 Km 112 Bo Mora
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
Isabela, PR 00662
(787) 830-2915
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pablo Colon Berdecia
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Barcelo Final Sector Nue
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-2897
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-2897
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Superior Vocacional Eladio Rivera Quinones
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 187 Km 5 Hm 6 Bo Mediania
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-2295
Loiza, PR 00772
(787) 876-2295
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1919.
Bernardino Cordero Bernard
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 488 Ave Juan B Roman
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Ponce, PR 00731
(787) 842-7091
Grades: 8-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Ana Delia Flores Santana
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Bo Quebrada Vuelta
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Fajardo, PR 00738
(787) 863-0424
Grades: 7-12
| 692 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Benjamin Harrison
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
249 Ave Jose De Diego
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Cayey, PR 00736
(787) 738-1309
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Cristina (Amada) Martinez Martinez
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 149 Bo Jagueyes Desvio #5
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-5940
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Ruth Evelyn Cruz Santos
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 171 Km 1.0 Bo. Sud
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-3011
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Superior Vocacional Manuel Mediavilla
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
58b Calle Carreras Parque Indu
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1315
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1315
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #2525.
Manuel Mendez Liciaga
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 125 Km 19 Bo Guatemala
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1430
San Sebastian, PR 00685
(787) 896-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 928 students
Rank: #2626.
Ramon Power Y Giralt San Juan
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Loiza Final Esq Calle An
San Juan, PR 00914
(787) 727-4830
San Juan, PR 00914
(787) 727-4830
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Antolin Santos Negron
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Georgetti Num.42
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Comerio, PR 00782
(787) 875-3245
Grades: 8-12
| 352 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Emilio R. Delgado
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 159 Km 13
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2037
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 697 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Petra Zenon De Fabery
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 181 Km 1 Hm 8 Bo Las Cuev
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-0685
Trujillo Alto, PR 00976
(787) 760-0685
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Teodoro Aguilar Mora
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Mendez
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 266-4418
Grades: 8-12
| 361 students
Rank: #3131.
Salvador Fuentes
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Calle North Eastedif.611 Ramey
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 890-5600
Aguadilla, PR 00605
(787) 890-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #3232.
Carlos F. Daniels
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Urb Severo Quinones Calle J S
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Carolina, PR 00986
(787) 768-3735
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr Pedro Perea Fajardo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ave Luis Llorens Torres
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 833-0865
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Puerto Rico include Pablo David Burgos Marrero, Dra. Maria Socorro Lacot and Rafael Cordero San Juan.
How many vocational public schools are located in Puerto Rico?
33 vocational public schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico vocational 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).
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