Education in La Romana, Dominican Republic: official figures
The Ministry of Education counts 43,384 pupils enrolled in education district La Romana (0503) in 2024-25, 5th fewest among the 15 cities with matching education districts; the country total in the file is 2,612,882.
How many schools are there in La Romana?
There are 111 schools in La Romana's matching education districts, the fewest among the 15 cities with matching education districts, an average of 391 pupils per school (national: 245).
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow many students in La Romana attend extended-day schools?
51.4% of pupils in La Romana's education districts attend extended-day schools (jornada extendida), against 54.0% nationally, 5th highest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyWhat is the pass rate in national exams in La Romana?
In the 2024 national examinations, 78.8% of the 7,613 student records from schools in La Romana's education districts were recorded as promoted (national: 77.5%), 5th highest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow do students in La Romana score in national exams?
The average 2024 national examination score in La Romana's education districts was 57.7 in Spanish and 57.7 in mathematics, against 57.1 and 57.9 nationally; Spanish is 6th highest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow La Romana compares with other cities in the Dominican Republic
Pupils enrolled in the matching education districts (2024-25)
La Romana ranks 11 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality; cities without a matching district are left out.
| Rank | City | Pupils enrolled in the matching education districts |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | San Francisco de Macoris | 45,669 |
| 9 | San Juan de la Maguana | 45,312 |
| 10 | Bajos de Haina | 43,650 |
| 11 | La Romana | 43,384 |
| 12 | Baní | 42,962 |
| 13 | Moca | 36,075 |
| 14 | Puerto Plata | 35,787 |
Share of pupils in public schools (2024-25)
La Romana ranks 15 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of pupils in public schools |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Puerto Plata | 72.8% |
| 10 | Los Alcarrizos | 72.2% |
| 11 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 71.4% |
| 12 | Bajos de Haina | 68.3% |
| 13 | San Pedro de Macorís | 66.7% |
| 14 | Higüey | 66.5% |
| 15 | La Romana | 64.3% |
Share of pupils in extended-day schools (2024-25)
La Romana ranks 5 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of pupils in extended-day schools |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | San Juan de la Maguana | 77.8% |
| 3 | La Vega | 71.2% |
| 4 | Bonao | 68.9% |
| 5 | La Romana | 51.4% |
| 6 | San Francisco de Macoris | 50.8% |
| 7 | San Pedro de Macorís | 49.2% |
| 8 | Puerto Plata | 48.1% |
Share of national examination records promoted, 2024 (2024)
La Romana ranks 5 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of national examination records promoted, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Boca Chica | 79.9% |
| 3 | Baní | 79.8% |
| 4 | San Francisco de Macoris | 79.1% |
| 5 | La Romana | 78.8% |
| 6 | Los Alcarrizos | 78.0% |
| 7 | San Pedro de Macorís | 77.9% |
| 8 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 77.5% |
Average national examination score in Spanish, 2024 (2024)
La Romana ranks 6 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Average national examination score in Spanish, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | La Vega | 58.1 |
| 4 | San Pedro de Macorís | 58.1 |
| 5 | San Cristóbal | 58.0 |
| 6 | La Romana | 57.7 |
| 7 | Los Alcarrizos | 57.5 |
| 8 | Bonao | 57.2 |
| 9 | Moca | 56.8 |
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Sources
- Ministerio de Educación (MINERD): Relación de centros educativos, según regional y distrito educativo, período escolar 2024-2025 (schools, sector, shift, level and enrolment), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 02554931716d…)
- Ministerio de Educación (MINERD): Estadísticas de Pruebas Nacionales 2016-2024: results by school (average scores, students, promoted and failed), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 666197a33f38…)
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