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Rio del Mar Elementary

Pajaro Valley Unified · Santa Cruz County · 819 Pinehurst Drive, Aptos, CA 95003-5737

(831) 688-2053

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8/10
#1402
Rank 1402 out of 5,722
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1529 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1489 · 74th percentile
Science8/10 · #1127 · 80th percentile

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School Overview

Rio del Mar Elementary sits in one of the most quietly coveted pockets of the Santa Cruz County coast, where Aptos blends beach-town ease with a tight-knit, family-friendly community. The school performs solidly across the board, with science scores standing out as a particular strength — fitting for kids growing up near the ocean and redwoods. Families drawn to a laid-back coastal lifestyle without sacrificing academic quality tend to love it here, and the surrounding neighborhood has that rare small-town feel that makes Aptos one of the most underrated places to raise kids in the entire Bay Area region.

Student Demographics

230 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
148 (64%)
Hispanic
52 (23%)
Multiple Races
19 (8%)
Asian
7 (3%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (25%)
Students with Disabilities61 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

393
Enrollment
19
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4560 · 25th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found