JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA

JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION school district, located in SAN JUAN, PR with about 249 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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**Juanita García Peraza** is a public educational institution located in the Laguna sector of the Barrio Israel area in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Situated within the capital’s metropolitan region, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education in a residential, coastal-adjacent environment. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education, the facility is integrated into the social fabric of the Barrio Israel neighborhood, acting as a primary hub for local students.

The school is characterized by its specific geographic location in San Juan (postal code 00928), placing it in an area that balances urban density with proximity to the San José Lagoon. While it functions as a standard academic facility within the public school system, it is recognized locally as a landmark for families residing in the Laguna and Barrio Israel sectors. Like many schools in the region, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood's identity, providing essential academic and social development services to the youth of this San Juan community.

For more information, contact JUANITA GARCIA PERAZA at (787) 763-8272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.