SA
Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Rio del Mar Elementary

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

(831) 688-2053

Compare this school →
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

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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