Education in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic: official figures
The Ministry of Education counts 72,560 pupils enrolled in education districts San Cristobal Norte (0402) and San Cristobal Sur (0403) in 2024-25, 4th most among the 15 cities with matching education districts; the country total in the file is 2,612,882.
How many schools are there in San Cristóbal?
There are 216 schools in San Cristóbal's matching education districts, 7th most among the 15 cities with matching education districts, an average of 336 pupils per school (national: 245).
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow many students in San Cristóbal attend extended-day schools?
41.4% of pupils in San Cristóbal's education districts attend extended-day schools (jornada extendida), against 54.0% nationally, 4th lowest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyWhat is the pass rate in national exams in San Cristóbal?
In the 2024 national examinations, 75.7% of the 10,327 student records from schools in San Cristóbal's education districts were recorded as promoted (national: 77.5%), 5th lowest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow do students in San Cristóbal score in national exams?
The average 2024 national examination score in San Cristóbal's education districts was 58.0 in Spanish and 59.2 in mathematics, against 57.1 and 57.9 nationally; Spanish is 5th highest among the 15 cities with matching education districts.
Source: Ministerio de Educación (MINERD) · saved copyHow San Cristóbal compares with other cities in the Dominican Republic
Pupils enrolled in the matching education districts (2024-25)
San Cristóbal ranks 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 177,394 |
| 2 | Higüey | 104,127 |
| 3 | Los Alcarrizos | 80,771 |
| 4 | San Cristóbal | 72,560 |
| 5 | San Pedro de Macorís | 64,443 |
| 6 | La Vega | 60,982 |
| 7 | Boca Chica | 59,333 |
Share of pupils in public schools (2024-25)
San Cristóbal ranks 6 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of pupils in public schools |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Baní | 81.5% |
| 4 | La Vega | 81.4% |
| 5 | Bonao | 78.9% |
| 6 | San Cristóbal | 77.9% |
| 7 | Boca Chica | 77.0% |
| 8 | San Francisco de Macoris | 74.0% |
| 9 | Puerto Plata | 72.8% |
Share of pupils in extended-day schools (2024-25)
San Cristóbal ranks 12 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of pupils in extended-day schools |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 47.6% |
| 10 | Boca Chica | 45.5% |
| 11 | Baní | 44.7% |
| 12 | San Cristóbal | 41.4% |
| 13 | Higüey | 34.1% |
| 14 | Los Alcarrizos | 32.7% |
| 15 | Bajos de Haina | 24.3% |
Share of national examination records promoted, 2024 (2024)
San Cristóbal ranks 11 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Share of national examination records promoted, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 77.5% |
| 9 | La Vega | 77.4% |
| 10 | Higüey | 75.7% |
| 11 | San Cristóbal | 75.7% |
| 12 | Bajos de Haina | 75.3% |
| 13 | Puerto Plata | 74.5% |
| 14 | San Juan de la Maguana | 71.9% |
Average national examination score in Spanish, 2024 (2024)
San Cristóbal ranks 5 of 15, highest first. Education districts named after the municipality.
| Rank | City | Average national examination score in Spanish, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Santiago de los Caballeros | 58.7 |
| 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 |
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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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