Rio Elementary

Rio Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio, WI, part of the Rio Community School District. The school serves approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 97.6th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math, 6 points below the state average and 49% in reading/language arts, 2 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $82,143, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 170 students, 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, 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.