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Maricao Municipio

Puerto Rico · Public K-12

Parents in Maricao Municipio researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 541 (4 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Maricao Municipio

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
541
-255 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
100%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
541
NCES CCD
Median income
$21,302
Below Puerto Rico avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.6%
Above Puerto Rico avg
Elementary
4
392 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
149 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
541 students · 1 district in Maricao Municipio

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Maricao Municipio residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
66%
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
n/r
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
·
adults 25+
Poverty rate
50.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
48
16.1% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
RAUL YBARRAMaricaoElementaryKG-08178·
SUPERIOR NUEVA DE MARICAOMaricaoHigh09-12149·
LENA M. FRANCESCHI IRIZARRYYaucoElementaryKG-0894·
INDIERA FRIAMaricaoElementaryPK-0665·
LA CARMENMaricaoElementaryKG-0555·

Cities in Maricao Municipio

Maricao4 schoolsYauco1 school

About Maricao Municipio

Maricao Municipio is a rural-scale Puerto Rico county of about 4,988 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 541 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $21,302 a year and the poverty rate is around 50%. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the Puerto Rico median.

On the school-mix side, Maricao Municipio covers 4 elementary schools (392 students), and 1 high school (149).

The largest single district in Maricao Municipio is PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, which alone enrolls about 541 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 32%: 796 students in SY 2017-18 versus 541 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 6 to 5 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Maricao Municipio discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 541 students.
How many high schools are in Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico has 1 public high school, serving approximately 149 students.
How many elementary schools are in Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 392 students.
What is the largest school district in Maricao Municipio?
PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school district in Maricao Municipio, serving approximately 541 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio has roughly 4,988 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Maricao Municipio?
Median household income in Maricao Municipio is $21,302, below the Puerto Rico average of $24,983. About 50.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
What share of students in Maricao Municipio qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.6% of students in Maricao Municipio public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Puerto Rico county average of 87.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Maricao Municipio schools?
Across Maricao Municipio public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio residents are approximately 66% White, 100% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Maricao Municipio is owner-occupied?
Maricao Municipio has about 2,591 housing units, of which roughly 78.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data