The province of Puntarenas or (provincia) stretches along the Pacific coast, offering diverse school options near beaches and coast lines. Costa Rica is comprised of seven provinces.
THE PROVINCE OF
PUNTARENAS
The province of Puntarenas is highlighted in blue.
PUNTARENAS
Puntarenas (Cabecera: Puntarenas)
Esparza
BUENAS aires
Montes de ORo
Osa
Quepos
Golfito
Coto Brus
Parrita
Corredores
Garabito
monteverde (creado en 2021)
Puerto jimenez (creado en 2022)
The province of Puntarenas is divided into cantons. The various cantons are shown above, Below we the cantons of Puntarenas listed.
PUNTARENAS
Educación Guardería, Preescolar, Primaria y Secundaria
CAFORE ANTONIO JOSE OBANDO CHAN " Toñito "
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
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Teléfonos: 6363 4885
Correos electrónico: cafe@tonito.ed.cr
Hours: 9am-3pm
ESPARZA
Secundaria
LICEO DE ESPARZA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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SISTEMA EDUCATIVO SANCTI SPIRITUS
Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MONTHLY COSTS
$XX/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$XX/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: SESS School offers a bilingual Spanish-English curriculum combining core academics, language enrichment, and special subjects like music, dance, values, and robotics, designed to foster academic excellence and global competence from preschool through secondary levels. The school is recognized for high student achievement in national and international assessments, successful participation in competitions and Olympiads, and graduates who excel in higher education and leadership programs.
Teléfonos: 2635 5016
Correos electrónico: lic.deesparza@mep.go.cr
Hours: 9am-3pm
Teléfonos: +506 85827136
Correos electrónico: sistemaeducativosanctisiritus@gmail.com
Hours: 7:30am-3pm
Testomonials
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It's the best private school in the region, with a history spanning almost 30 years. The quality of teaching and the warmth of its staff, both teachers and administrators, are astounding. They are always attentive to the needs of their students and are constantly implementing improvements to the infrastructure and curriculum. They are a leading institution that surpasses other private schools in the area. Without a doubt, SESS is the best place for children to learn and feel part of something special.
Cindy Rojas Badilla
★★★★★
MONTES DE ORO
Primeria
ESCUELA LINDA VISTA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LICEO MIRAMAR
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Teléfonos: +506 22858383
Correos electrónico: cedlindvista@hotmail.com
Hours: 7:00am-2:50pm
Teléfonos: +506 26399069
Correos electrónico: lic.miramar@mep.go.cr
Hours: 8:00am-2:00pm
These are the current reviews available on google
OSA
Primeria
ESCUELA TORTUGA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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COLEGIO TECNICO PROFESIONAL DE OSA
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Teléfonos: +506 27865134
Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm
Phone: +506 27866156
Email: cttposa@gmail.com
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Secundaria
LICEO LA UVITA
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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TREBOL
Primaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Phone: +506 65843143
Email: info.trebolcentrodeapresndizaje@gmail.com
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm
Phone: +506 27438041
Email: lic.lauvita@mep.go.cr
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm
$XX/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$XX/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Trébol Montessori follows the Montessori method, offering a bilingual (Spanish/English) program for young learners that emphasizes hands‑on, child‑led learning in prepared environments. The curriculum integrates practical life skills, sensorial development, mathematics, language, and cultural studies (including science, geography, and arts) while fostering independence, confidence, and social‑emotional growth through self‑paced exploration and meaningful interaction with real materials and nature.
SUPPORT PROGAMS
Stanford Environmental and Language Leadership Program (SELAL) by the Universidad de Stanford
Liceo la Uvita, Colegio Técnico de Puerto Jiménez, Liceo Pacífico Sur
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
UVITA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
Costa Ballena Educational Center
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MONTHLY COSTS
$XX/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$XX/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Centro Educativo Costa Ballena offers a bilingual curriculum in Spanish and English, focusing on core academics, creative arts, physical education, and environmental learning. Students engage in experiential projects and interdisciplinary activities to develop academic skills, critical thinking, and global citizenship.
MONTHLY COSTS
$400-545/ MONTH (Kindergarten)
$645/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$500-645/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Uvita Christian Academy offers a Christian-based, bilingual curriculum that combines core academic subjects—math, science, language arts, and social studies—with Bible studies, character education, and social-emotional development. Students use a self-paced, mastery-focused learning model (PACEs) alongside hands-on projects and experiential activities to build critical thinking, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Phone: +506 27438589
Email: scott.john.thomas@gmail.com
Hours: 8:00 am-2:15 pm
Phone: +506 87035396
Email: info.cecostaballena@gmail.com
Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
JOURNEY SCHOOL BALLENA
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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STEPS IN LIFE
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
MONTHLY COSTS
$XX/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$XX/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Steps In Life uses a hybrid, multi‑model curriculum that blends elements from public school, homeschooling, Montessori, Waldorf, co‑op, unschooling, and life‑based learning to support each child’s academic, personal, and creative growth. It focuses on project‑based, exploratory learning, entrepreneurial and service‑based projects, critical thinking, teamwork, and self‑awareness, with instruction primarily in Spanish and English and an emphasis on individualized pace and real‑world application of academic concepts.
MONTHLY COSTS
$840/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$840/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School – Costa Ballena offers a bilingual, project-based curriculum combining core academics with experiential learning, outdoor exploration, and social-emotional development. Students develop critical thinking, creativity, and global citizenship through inquiry-driven projects, personalized instruction, and collaborative problem-solving.
These are the current reviews available on google
Phone: +506 71853949
Email: admissioncostaballena@journey.com
Hours: 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Phone: +506 87897510
Email: Info@StepsInLifeCR.com
Hours: 9:00 am-5:30 pm
QUEPOS
Primeria
COLEGIO TECNICO PROFESIONAL DE QUEPOS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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ESCUELA MARIA LUISA DE CASTRO
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Phone: +506 27771842
Email: ctpdequepos@gmail.com
Hours: 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Phone: +506 27772440
Email: marialuisadecastro@mep.go.cr
Hours: 7:00 am-3:00 pm
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
SISTEMA EDUCATIVO LOS DELFINES
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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ESCUELA CRISTIANA EL PUENTE
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
MONTHLY COSTS
$485/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$550-640/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: The program emphasizes English language development, aiming to strengthen communication skills alongside Spanish literacy, reading, and writing. Throughout primary and secondary levels, students engage in critical thinking, research projects, and higher-order cognitive skills like analysis and conceptualization
Phone: +506 27740244
Email: info@colegiodelfines.com
Hours: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Phone: +506 64296699
Email: info@elpuentecr.org
Hours: 7:30 am-2:00 pm
GOLFITO
Secundaria
COLEGIOS TECNICO PROFESIONAL CARLOS MANUEL VINCENT CASTRO
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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ESCUELA CENTRO SAN JOSE
Primaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Phone: +506 27750142
Email: ctp.carlosmanuelvicente@mep.go.cr
Hours: 7:00 am-3:00 pm
Phone: +506 27750083
Email: equipointerdiciplinariocsj@gmail.com
Hours: 7:30 am-2:00 pm
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
KENNEDY BILINGUAL SCHOOL
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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LICEO BILINGUE ITALO COSTARRICENSE
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
COTO BRUS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Liceo Bilingüe Italo Costarricense
Teléfono: 2773-4715
Correo electrónico: lic.bilingueitalocostarricense@mep.go.cr
Phone: +506 88361667
Email: admin@kennedyvirtual.com
Hours: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
PARRITA
Primeria
ESCUELA OFICIAL DE PARRITA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE PARRITA
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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Teléfono: 27799151
Correo electrónico: ese.ocificaldeparrita@mep.go.cr
Hours: 7:00 am- 5:00 pm
Phone: +506 27794036
Email: ctp.deparrita@mep.go.cr
Hours: 7:30 am-2:00 pm
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CORREDORES
GARABITO
Primeria
ESCUELA CENTRAL DE JACO
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
COLEGIO TECNICO PROFESIONAL DE JACO
Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL
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This school was chosen to be a model school
Teléfono: 83217490
Correo electrónico: ctp.dejaco@mep.go.cr
Hours: 6:30 am- 4:30 pm
Phone: +50626433201
WhatsApp: 26433863.
Hours: 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION BILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER JACO
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
LAS NUBES SCHOOL
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Phone: +506 26463836
Email: inmaculadajaco@gmail.com
Hours: 8:00 am-2:45 pm
Phone: +506 40016272
Email: info@lasnubes.ed.cr
Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Primeria y Secundaria
HORIZON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JACO
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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LAS NUBES SCHOOL
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
MONTHLY COSTS
$XX/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$XX/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Horizon International School in Jaco, Costa Rica offers a Christ-centered curriculum that combines traditional classroom instruction with blended online learning, emphasizing academic excellence, bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, and character development rooted in Christian values. High school students can also access dual-credit college courses as part of their academic pathway.
Phone: +506 84004111
Email: admin@hisjaco.com
Hours: 8:00 am-2:45 pm
Phone: +506 40016272
Email: info@lasnubes.ed.cr
Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Kinder, Primeria y Secundaria
JOURNEY SCHOOL OF COSTA RICA JACO
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
LAS NUBES SCHOOL
Kinder, Primaria y Secundaria
THIS SCHOOL OFFERS PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
These are the current reviews available on google
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
MONTHLY COSTS
$760/ MONTH (1st-6th grade)
$760/ MONTH (7th-11th grade)
CURRICULUM: Journey School offers a strong academic foundation in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, enriched through project-based learning, outdoor education, creative arts, and social-emotional development. Our curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential, inquiry-based learning to help students build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Phone: +506 26463836
Email: inmaculadajaco@gmail.com
Hours: 8:00 am-2:45 pm
Phone: +506 40016272
Email: info@lasnubes.ed.cr
Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Reviews
Hear what families say about Puntarenas schools.
Our kids love their teachers here. The community feels welcoming and supportive every day.
Ana M.
Puntarenas
Affordable tuition and great extracurricular activities make this school a top choice for our family.
Luis R.
Puntarenas
★★★★★
★★★★★
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