In Grecia, public educational centers are fundamental for the development and progress of the community. From early childhood to adolescence, these institutions play an essential role in shaping young minds, providing not only education but also instilling civic values and promoting diversity. In this article, we will bring you all the public educational centers in the western area of the GAM.
The educational centers in Tacares are focused on providing quality education that encompasses both academic aspects and personal development. The educational programs follow the curriculum established by the Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica, with emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and history, as well as the promotion of social skills and civic values.
La Cataluña de Tacares School
Offers primary education, preschool, and early childhood education. Throughout its 43 years of history, it has undergone significant changes in its infrastructure and has witnessed an increase in its student population. You can contact them via phone at 2458-5036 or email at esc.lacataluna@mep.go.cr.
Silvestre Rojas Murillo School
With a high-quality and excellent primary education service. It is extremely spacious, with beautiful green areas, and even has a mini forest reserve of one hectare. To contact the institution, you can call the phone number 2249-4491 or send an email to esc.silvestrerojasmurillo@mep.go.cr.
Eduardo Pinto Hernández High School
The institution continues to receive support from the Pinto Hernández family and currently has 18 classrooms, including classrooms for primary education, preschool, and educational computing. Their contact information is as follows: Telephone 2458-4021, email: esc.eduardojosepinto@mep.go.cr.
José Manuel Peralta Quesada School
It stands out for its safe and inclusive environment, highly qualified teaching staff, and active community participation in extracurricular activities and social projects. Institution’s phone number: 2458-4021 Institution’s email: esc.eduardojosepinto@mep.go.cr.
The educational system in Puente Piedra, Costa Rica, is committed to equity and inclusion. Providing educational opportunities to all children and youth in the community, regardless of their socioeconomic background or family situation.
Puente de Piedra School
It maintains a safe and stimulating learning environment, along with highly qualified teaching staff. In addition to community participation in extracurricular activities, they reflect their comprehensive approach to education. Contact the institution at the number 2494-1744 or email esc.puentedepiedra@mep.go.cr.
Raúl Rojas Rodríguez School
It is known as the ‘Poro School’. In 1991, it was established as an independent institution, offering education from first to sixth grade. Phone: 2494-0078. Email: esc.raulrojasrodriguez@mep.go.cr.
María Teresa Obregón School
With the contribution of the community and notable figures such as the principal Maria Isabel Araya de Bolaños, it has been built. Nowadays, the school offers levels of education from preschool to primary. Phone: 2494-7013. Institution’s email: escuelamariateresaobregon@mep.go.cr.
Ramón Herrera Victoria School
With a team of eight teachers, two janitors, and one cook, the school offers education from Kindergarten to Sixth grade. The school’s name honors an individual who contributed significantly to its construction. Phone: 2494-4812 Email: esc.ramonherrerovitoria@mep.go.cr.
Dr. Rafael Calderón G. School
With a significant effort from the local population, it was constructed. The community organized activities such as weekly fundraisers and bingo games every Saturday to cover various expenses. Institution’s phone number: 2494-8221. Institution’s email: esc.drrafaelcalderonguardia@mep.go.cr.
Puente Piedra High School
After overcoming difficulties in obtaining land, the school was finally located in Rincón de Salas. In February 2007, Puente de Piedra High School opened its doors, offering quality academic secondary education. Phone: 2444-1506 Email: lic.puentedepiedra@mep.go.cr.
The schools in San Isidro de Grecia, offer a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of the local community. These institutions strive to provide a quality education that prepares students comprehensively.
Santa Elena School
The Santa Elena Educational Institution is located adjacent to the Catholic Church of San Isidro de Grecia. It offers primary education, and its contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-4342, Email: esc.santaelena.alajuela@mep.go.cr.
El Achiote School
Located on El Achiote Street, it offers primary education. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-0999, Email: esc.elachiote@mep.go.cr. It is a primary-level institution that focuses on providing quality education.
San Francisco School
The San Francisco School in Grecia, Alajuela, offers primary education, and its contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-7590, Email: esc.sanfrancisco.alajuela@mep.go.cr.
The schools in San José are dedicated to offering excellent education to the local students, characterized by having suitable infrastructures and adequate tools to support the students’ learning process.
Carlos Manuel Rojas Quirós School
As a result of the effort and dedication of a humble community that came together to form this institution, the Carlos Manuel Rojas Quirós School is located 300 meters east of the Catholic Temple of Santa Gertrudis Norte de Grecia. You can contact the institution by phone at 2444-1051 or via email at esc.carlosmanuelrojasquiros@mep.go.cr.
Urbano Oviedo Alfaro School
Being one of the first in the area, it went from one room to four comfortable classrooms and a small dining area. It offers preschool and primary education. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-3444, Email: esc.urbanooviedoalfaro@mep.go.cr.
Santa Gertrudis Sur School
Located in front of the Catholic Temple of Santa Gertrudis Sur, it offers primary education. In 2012, the school underwent a complete restoration, including the front of the building, classrooms, the playroom, and the gardens. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-1317, Email: esc.santagertrudissur@mep.go.cr.
San Rafael School
Founded in 1974, San Rafael School is located in San José, El Cedro, 50 meters north of the Sports Plaza. It offers primary education, and its contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-0523, Email: esc.sanrafael.alajuela@mep.go.cr. The opening hours are from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Carlos Manuel Rodríguez School
It is located in San Isidro, on Rodríguez Street. It has the Itinerant Support Service for Learning Problems and offers the Itinerant Support Service for Emotional Problems. Contact: Phone: 2494-6989, Email: esc.carlosmariarodriguez@mep.go.cr.
The schools in Grecia are designed to provide comprehensive education that includes not only academic learning but also the social, emotional, and physical development of students.
Simón Bolívar School
It is located 400 meters south of the Catholic Temple in downtown Grecia. It offers primary education and has professionals in areas or specialties such as language therapy, learning resource center, Integrated Classroom, Fixed Support Service for emotional problems, etc. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-3663, Email: esc.simonbolivar@mep.go.cr.
Simón Bolívar Kinder Garden
Located in downtown Grecia, 400 meters south of the Catholic Temple, it offers preschool education. This ‘kindergarten’ has a computer room, play area, and an English teacher. Contact: Phone: 2444-1153, Email: jn.simonbolivar@mep.go.cr.
Eulogia Ruiz School
The Eulogia Ruiz School is located 150 meters east of the Grecia Fire Department. It offers primary education. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2444-5247 / 2444-3667, Email: esc.eulogiaruizruiz@mep.go.cr.
Otto Kooper Steffens School
It is located in the San Vicente neighborhood, downtown Grecia. It offers primary education. Currently, it is an institution that operates according to the Education Quality Evaluation Model. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 2494-6059, Email: esc.ottokoppersteffens@mep.go.cr.
Barrio León Cortez Castro School
It is located in Barrio León Cortés Castro and offers primary education. You can contact them by phone at 2494-8742 or via email at esc.barrioleoncortescastro@mep.go.cr.
Alice Moya Rodríguez School
Located in San Roque de Grecia, it is a primary-level institution committed to academic excellence and the integral development of its students. The school offers an enriching educational environment that fosters learning, creativity, and personal growth among its students. Contact them at phone number 2494-4425 or email esc.alicemoyarodriguez@mep.go.cr.
The high schools in Grecia stand out for providing comprehensive education up to secondary level. With dedicated and committed teachers, these schools strive to prepare students for a successful future in a changing and competitive environment.
Deportivo de Grecia High School
Offers academic secondary education. You can contact them by phone at 2494-1772 or email at lic.deportivodegrecia@mep.go.cr. This institution is committed to providing quality secondary education in the Grecia community.
León Cortez Castro High School
The León Cortés Castro High School offers academic secondary education in Grecia. To contact them, you can call the phone numbers 2494-8490 / 2494-8622, or send an email to lic.leoncortescastro@mep.go.cr.
Night High School of Grecia
The Night Educational Institution of Grecia offers academic secondary education in evening mode. You can contact them at the phone numbers 2444-2296 or 2494-3385, or send an email to lic.nocturnodegrecia@mep.go.cr.
Santa Gertrudis High School
It is located 300 meters east of the Catholic Temple. It provides secondary education. Its mission is to promote the practical application of values in conflict resolution and ensure their exemplification by the educational staff. To educate citizens aware of their duties, rights, and freedoms, with a high degree of solidarity and human understanding. To contact them, you can call the phone number 2494-2250 or send an email to lic.santagertrudis@mep.go.cr.
These educational centers strive to provide quality education to students in the community. These schools often have modern facilities and adequate resources to support student learning.
Los Ángeles School
The Los Ángeles educational center is located in Grecia, offering primary education at its academic level. Their contact information is: phone 2494-1852. Email: esc.losangeles@mep.go.cr.
Altos de Cajón School
Located in Grecia, it provides academic primary education. If you need to contact them, you can call the phone number 2444-1723 or send an email to esc.altosdecajon@mep.go.cr.
San Juan School
In Grecia, the San Juan School provides comprehensive primary education. If you wish to contact them, you can call the phone number 2444-6050 or send an email to esc.sanjuan@mep.go.cr.
San Luis School
The San Luis School in Carrillos Bajo de Poás is located near the EBAIS, 400 meters west, adjacent to the sports plaza. The institution aims to be a community reference through improved, effective, and transparent educational management. If you need to contact them, you can call the phone numbers 2458-3223 or 2458-4181, or send an email to esc.sanluiscarrillos@mep.go.cr.
San Miguel School
The San Miguel de Turrucares Educational Institution offers quality primary education in the area. To contact them, call the phone number 2487-8646 or send an email to esc.sanmigueldeturrucares@mep.go.cr.
Jacinto Paniagua School
It is located in the town of Carbonal, in front of the gymnasium. It provides primary education. Their contact information is as follows: Phone 2495-5191. Email: esc.jacintopaniaguarodriguez@mep.go.cr.
San Roque School
The San Roque School is located in the Palmitos district, Naranjo canton, providing primary education for the community. To contact the institution, you can call the phone number +506 2451-4612 or send an email to esc.sanroque.occidente@mep.go.cr.
Barrio Latino School
The Barrio Latino School is located on the east side of the square in Grecia San Roque, Alajuela. To contact them, you can call the number 2444-1104.
Alfredo Gómez Z. School
Located in Barrio Latino de Grecia, the Alfredo Gómez Zamora School. Contact: phone number 2444-1104. Email: esc.alfredogomezzamora@mep.go.cr.
Bolívar Technical Professional High School
The institution offers technical secondary education in the community. It strives to be a regional benchmark in continuous improvement of educational management, with standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency. Its main objective is to build an inclusive and integrated society. You can contact them by calling the phone number 2101-5992 or by sending an email to ctp.debolivar@mep.go.cr.
In Nativu, #WeAreLocal, that’s why we know that the diversity and quality of the academic offerings in Grecia reflect the community’s commitment to education. Our schools and colleges offer educational programs that promote the holistic development of students. If you are interested in investing or living in the area, contact our advisors.
