For the 2026 school year, there are 9 special education public elementary schools serving 752 students in Puerto Rico.
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Puerto Rico are Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Pedro C. Timothee Anexo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Puerto Rico public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 36% statewide average).
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 Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Pedro C. Timothee Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Calle 16 No Esq Calle 9 No
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
San Juan, PR 00920
(787) 783-3966
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Victor Rojas I
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Calle C Bda Victor Rojas I
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 880-3551
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Cotto Anexo
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Constitucion Esq Ave Cotto
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Arecibo, PR 00612
(787) 878-8160
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #66.
Dr. Jose Padin Bayamon
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Urb Lomas Verdes Calle Jacinto
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 785-0010
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #88.
Avelino Pena Reyes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Dr Vidal #3
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #99.
Centro Vocacional Especial
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Carr 417 Km 3 Hm 6 Esq Carr 41
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3245
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Puerto Rico?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Puerto Rico include Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Pedro C. Timothee Anexo.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Puerto Rico?
9 special education public elementary schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico special education 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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