Rio del Mar Elementary vs Valencia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio del Mar Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
Valencia Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Rio del Mar Elementary Aptos, California | Valencia Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 5,693 | #1235 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10211 of 50,301 | #16488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 393 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 62.5).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 37%).
- •Valencia Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.7).
- •Valencia Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 393.
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 Rio del Mar Elementary better than Valencia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio del Mar Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 62.5 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 Rio del Mar Elementary and Valencia Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio del Mar Elementary: 393. Valencia Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio del Mar Elementary and Valencia Elementary rank in California?
Rio del Mar Elementary is 731st of 5,693 and Valencia Elementary is 1235th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).