For the 2025 school year, there are 10 special education public middle schools serving 852 students in Puerto Rico.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Puerto Rico are Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Puerto Rico special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle school average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Middle Schools in Puerto Rico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramon Marin
Special Education School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Ave Las Americas
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Ponce, PR 00733
(787) 842-1371
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
La Esperanza
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Calle 19 Ne Pto Nuevo
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
San Juan, PR 00921
(787) 782-0295
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Centro De Adiestramiento
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Carr 155 Km 6 Hm 5 Bo Pugnado
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Vega Baja, PR 00693
(787) 855-1360
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Ludovico Costoso
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Ave Cementerio Nacional Hato T
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Bayamon, PR 00960
(787) 787-9792
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Rank: #99.
Avelino Pena Reyes
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Calle Dr Vidal #3
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Humacao, PR 00792
(787) 285-6542
Grades: 6-11
| 42 students
Rank: #1010.
Centro Vocacional Especial
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Puerto Rico?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Puerto Rico include Ramon Marin, La Esperanza and Centro De Adiestramiento.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Puerto Rico?
10 special education public middle schools are located in Puerto Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Puerto Rico public middle schools average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
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