Mar Vista Elementary vs Rio del Mar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
Rio del Mar Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California | Rio del Mar Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2339 of 5,693 | #731 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30167 of 50,301 | #10211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 270 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 42.7).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.7).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mar Vista Elementary better than Rio del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio del Mar Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mar Vista Elementary and Rio del Mar Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Rio del Mar Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Elementary and Rio del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 and Rio del Mar Elementary is 731st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).