For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in Rio Dell, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Dell, CA are Eagle Prairie Elementary School and Monument Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Dell, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rio Dell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rio Dell, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Center St.
Rio Dell, CA 95562
(707) 764-5694
Rio Dell, CA 95562
(707) 764-5694
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Monument Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Center St.
Rio Dell, CA 95562
(707) 764-3783
Rio Dell, CA 95562
(707) 764-3783
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rio Dell, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Dell, CA include Eagle Prairie Elementary School and Monument Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Dell?
2 public schools are located in Rio Dell.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Dell?
Rio Dell public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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