Public high schools in Puerto Rico achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 36% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Puerto Rico is Eva Y Patria Custodio and Ramon Marin, each with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 54%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 72%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Puerto Rico (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eva Y Patria Custodio
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
Carr.120 Km.0 Hm.6 Bo. Maravil
Las Marias, PR 00670
(787) 827-4115
Las Marias, PR 00670
(787) 827-4115
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: PK-12
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Rank: #33.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev)
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 6-12
Carr 159 Int K 57.3 Calle Albi
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Villalba, PR 00766
(787) 847-7440
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Antonio Vazquez Ramos
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-9
Carr 156 Km 20 Hm 1 Bo Quebrad
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Barranquitas, PR 00794
(787) 857-3611
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Genaro Cautino
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Ashford Esq. San Agustin
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0668
Guayama, PR 00784
(787) 864-0668
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Maria L. Mcdougall
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-12
23 Calle 65 Infanteria
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Guanica, PR 00653
(787) 821-6066
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
University Gardens
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
Calle Notre Dame Esq Ave Palma
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-8635
San Juan, PR 00928
(787) 764-8635
Rank: #88.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas De Ceiba (Croec)
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
Calle Roosevelt Fd-roosevelt R
Ceiba, PR 00735
(787) 865-1000
Ceiba, PR 00735
(787) 865-1000
Rank: #99.
Luis Munoz Iglesias
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-12
Urb Fernandez Calle Luis Lugo
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2535
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini Yauco
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
48 Ave Barbosa
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1370
Yauco, PR 00698
(787) 856-1370
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Miguel Angel Julia Collazo - Bellas Artes
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
Desvio Matias Soto #57
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 739-4230
Cayey, PR 00737
(787) 739-4230
Rank: #1212.
Central De Artes Visuales
(Math: 6% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-12
1415 Ave Ponce De Leon Pda 20
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 723-8911
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 723-8911
Rank: #1313.
Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Mayaguez (Croem)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
Cerro Las Mesas Km6 Hm.9
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Mayaguez, PR 00682
(787) 832-3720
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Alcides Figueroa
(Math: 21% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Maria Monagas
Anasco, PR 00610
(787) 826-2195
Anasco, PR 00610
(787) 826-2195
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Gerardo Selles Sola Caguas
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
Ave Jose Mercado Urb El Verde
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 743-3276
Caguas, PR 00725
(787) 743-3276
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Jesus T. Pinero Cidra
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Jose De Diego Final Sali
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2481
Cidra, PR 00739
(787) 739-2481
Rank: #1717.
Brigida Alvarez Rodriguez
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: K-12
Calle Betances Num.75
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-6327
Rank: #1818.
Dr. Carlos Gonzalez
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 441 Km 0 Hm 1 Bo Guaniqui
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3280
Aguada, PR 00602
(787) 868-3280
Rank: #1919.
Anita Otero Hernandez
(Math: 19% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-12
Zona Industrial Bo Catano
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-5575
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-5575
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Abelardo Martinez Otero
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
Villa Los Santos Calle 14 Fina
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Arecibo, PR 00614
(787) 879-2614
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Padre Rufo
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-12
236 Calle Del Parque Pda 23
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 723-4930
San Juan, PR 00909
(787) 723-4930
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Julian E. Blanco - Ballet
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 5-12
Calle Martin Travieso Esq. Est
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 721-9021
San Juan, PR 00907
(787) 721-9021
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 1-12
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pablo Casals
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 6-12
Urb Bayamon Gardens Calle D
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 797-1215
Bayamon, PR 00956
(787) 797-1215
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Papa Juan Xxiii
(Math: 16% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 6-12
Isla Nena 10 Esq Ao Villa Rica
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Bayamon, PR 00959
(787) 785-3449
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ramon Quinones Medina
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
Urb Reparto Horizonte Frente A
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-2216
Yabucoa, PR 00767
(787) 893-2216
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Vocacional William Rivera Betancourt
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
Bo San Isidro Pr 188
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Canovanas, PR 00729
(787) 256-8700
Rank: #2828.
Rafael Pont Flores
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: K-12
Calle Ruiz Rivera Final Sector
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-4571
Aibonito, PR 00705
(787) 735-4571
Rank: #2929.
Juan Antonio Corretjer San Juan
(Math: 11% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: K-12
Carr 844 Km 3 Cupey Bajo
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 761-1560
San Juan, PR 00924
(787) 761-1560
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Jose Rojas Cortes
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
Calle Juan D Rivera Y Santiago
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Orocovis, PR 00720
(787) 867-2630
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Juan Ponce De Leon Humacao
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Dr Vidal
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1242
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 852-1242
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pablo David Burgos Marrero
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
Pr-159 Int Camino Albino Bo Ab
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Corozal, PR 00783
(787) 859-2500
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rafael Cordero San Juan
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-12
Calle Aurora Esq Hoare Pda 15
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
San Juan, PR 00908
(787) 722-6643
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Superior Miguel F Santiago Echegaray
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 9-12
Carr 186 Km 5 Hm 5
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-9299
Camuy, PR 00627
(787) 898-9299
Rank: #3535.
Ernesto Ramos Antonini - Musica
(Math: 8% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 6-12
Ave Chardon 125
San Juan, PR 00919
(787) 754-1335
San Juan, PR 00919
(787) 754-1335
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What is the Puerto Rico average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Puerto Rico average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 36%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Puerto Rico?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Puerto Rico include Eva Y Patria Custodio, Ramon Marin and Centro Residencial Oportunidades Educativas Villalba (Croev).
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