Rio Vista Elementary
Cathedral City, CA · Palm Springs Unified · Grades K-5
3,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Rio Vista Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rio Vista Elementary 3,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Rio Vista Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 321 students tested
Rio Vista Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 674 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.0% | 78.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 19.4% | 11.1% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Rio Vista Elementary
Typical home value $481K in zip 92234 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rio Vista Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Landau ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 1.7 mi away3,323rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 30% - –Virtual PrePalm Springs Unified · 2 mi away
- 2Agua Caliente ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 2.1 mi away4,669th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 20% - 6Sunny Sands ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 2.5 mi away2,308th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 43% - 7Cielo Vista CharterPalm Springs Unified · 2.9 mi away · charter1,738th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 45% - 1Vista del Monte ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 3.4 mi away5,110th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 19% - 5Katherine Finchy ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 3.5 mi away2,880th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 3Cahuilla ElementaryPalm Springs Unified · 4.5 mi away4,517th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rio Vista Elementary in?
Rio Vista Elementary is part of the Palm Springs Unified district in Cathedral City, California.
Is Rio Vista Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Vista Elementary 3,203rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Vista Elementary?
Hispanic 79%, White 11%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (674 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Vista Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92234 is $481K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.