Rio Del Mar Elementary School

Rio Del Mar Elementary School is a wonderful school for new students in Watsonville.

Rio Del Mar Elementary School has an amazing campus for students.

Rio Del Mar Elementary School is right near the ocean.

Rio Del Mar Elementary School is a great school for new students in the area.

Rio Del Mar Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

819 Pinehurst Dr, Aptos, CA

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

393 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Deborah Dorney

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
54%

Reading Proficiency
58%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

54%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 21:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

810:1

Student Diversity

Male 57%	Female 43%
White 63.4%	Hispanic 22.4%
Two or more races 9.7%	Asian 2%
Filipino 1.3%	Native American <1%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/23/2026

This school is amazing and so thankful that my grandchildren get to experience such a great elementary school. The people who work in the office really care and the teachers are so kind and supportive of the students. The main reason that I’m writing this review is to acknowledge the most awesome lu...

5.0 parent

12/18/2025

Rio Del Mar strongly supports the social-emotional development of children in addition to the strong academic curriculum. The staff are passionate about knowing each child and go above and beyond what I would expect from a public school.

1.0 parent

1/14/2025

My child had a terrible experience all around. There were lots of promises made for my child who is special needs, but no follow through. This school did not honor my child's IEP. I was warned this could happen, but I did not believe it. Bullying was an issue, one teacher was aggressive towards my c...

5.0 parent

3/15/2024

Our family loves Rio! The principal is amazing and fair. Her child attends the school so she is certainly designing a school she would want her child to attend. They hold children accountable for their actions and try and make the learning opportunities equitable. My first child has attended since k...

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List Price Range

$726K - $7.3M

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Average Home Value

$1,597,097

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

27%

Average Household Income

$163,080

% of College Grads

61%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,964 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

13.5%

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2 Baths
1,384 Sq Ft

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3,009 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,528 Sq Ft

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3,023 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
1,808 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
3,383 Sq Ft

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1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

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Beautiful 1bd. 1ba. Aptos ADU with ocean view. Recently renovated. Wood floors, newer cabinets and granite countertops, nice tile standing shower. High ceilings with lots of natural light. Newer Appliances. Washer/dryer. Deck. Close to Seascape Resort. Sorry no pets. All utilities paid (PG&E, Water,...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Aptos High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Delta Charter School

9th to 12th
Charter

B+

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Rio Del Mar Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Aptos, CA and is served by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 393 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Rio Del Mar Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,597,097. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aptos High School, Delta Charter School, Aptos Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Aptos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rio Del Mar Elementary School.

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