Puerto Rico Department of Education operates 8 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Puerto Rico Department of Education | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,700 | ≈ Near average |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↑ 53% above avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Near average |
- LUIS MUNOZ RIVERA SAN LORENZO — Grades PK–5 · 455 students
- GENEROSO MORALES MUNOZ — Grades 6–8 · 209 students
- JOSE CAMPECHE SAN LORENZO — Grades 9–12 · 315 students
- INES MARIA MENDOZA DE MUNOZ MARIN — Grades PK–6 · 194 students
- 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1988 — Grades 6–8 · 196 students
- JAGUAL ADENTRO — Grades PK–8 · 282 students
- FELIPE COLON DIAZ — Grades 6–8 · 221 students
- CARLOS ZAYAS — Grades K–8 · 175 students
- JORGE L. MARRERO PADILLA — Grades PK–5 · 226 students
- FRANCISCO RIVERA CLAUDIO — Grades 6–8 · 225 students
- JAIME A. COLLAZO DEL RIO — Grades 9–12 · 515 students
- ESPERANZA GONZALEZ — Grades K–5 · 187 students
- RUTHFORD B. HAYES — Grades PK–5 · 328 students
- JUANA G. AVILES — Grades K–5 · 185 students
- RAMON TORRES RIVERA — Grades K–8 · 104 students
- JOSE R. BARRERAS — Grades PK–8 · 292 students
- OSCAR RODRIGUEZ RIVERA — Grades PK–5 · 270 students
- ANGELICA GOMEZ DE BETANCOURT — Grades PK–10 · 147 students
- ANTONIO PAOLI PONCE — Grades 6–8 · 78 students
- FRANCISCO GARCIA BOYRIE — Grades K–8 · 301 students
- AUREA E. QUILES CLAUDIO — Grades 9–12 · 255 students
- FEDERICO ASENJO - PRETECNICA — Grades 9–12 · 195 students
- FEDERICO DEGETAU ARECIBO — Grades PK–8 · 316 students
- EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS ARECIBO — Grades PK–8 · 210 students
- HATO VIEJO CUMBRE — Grades K–5 · 58 students
- JUAN PONCE DE LEON GUAYNABO — Grades PK–12 · 351 students
- CONCEPCION PEREZ HERNANDEZ — Grades PK–6 · 167 students
- FRANCISCO SERRANO — Grades PK–8 · 261 students
- TORIBIO RIVERA — Grades K–8 · 135 students
- LORENZO COBALLES GANDIA — Grades 6–12 · 302 students
- Edmunds Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 322 students
- Burlington High School — Grades 9–12 · 921 students
About Puerto Rico Department of Education
Puerto Rico Department of Education is the public school district assigned to zip code 00612 in this community, . Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 00612. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Puerto Rico Department of Education reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $13,700 per year, placing it near the state average of approximately $13,700 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 858 schools, Puerto Rico Department of Education operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 250,668 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Puerto Rico Department of Education does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. Our ratings are based on state assessment proficiency data (reading and math) published in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection, and this district does not yet have sufficient reported proficiency data to calculate a reliable score. This is common for very small districts, special-purpose or charter agencies, and newly reorganized districts.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it simply means we don’t have enough assessment data to place Puerto Rico Department of Education on the 1–10 scale yet. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making a housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 00612 data.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 00612
Children in zip code 00612 are assigned to Puerto Rico Department of Education for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 00612, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Puerto Rico Department of Education at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in this area
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Puerto Rico Department of Education serves zip code 00612, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 00612. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In , property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Puerto Rico Department of Education programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 00612.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Puerto Rico Department of Education before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 00612 data.