Monte Rio Elementary

Monte Rio Elementary is a public elementary school in Monte Rio, CA, part of the Monte Rio Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 67 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 97.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 29% proficiency in math, 7 points below the state average and 59% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,333, where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 67 students, Monte Rio Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Monte Rio Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.