Rio Vista Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 647 students |  

PHONE: (760) 240-0280

FAX: (760) 240-0899

HOURS: 8:15 am - 2:30 pm

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13590 Havasu Rd.

Apple Valley, CA 92308

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Apple Valley Unified School District

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Apple Valley's Rio Vista Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Apple Valley Unified School District. It is among the few public elementary schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 30 school community members.

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Posted on Apr 25, 2012
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Since I have sent my 3 children to Rio Vista the wake up every morning eagerly want to go to school. Their attitudes when they get home are uplifting and have so much to say about their classmates and what they have learned that day. The encouragement from the priciple and teachers is a wonderful approach to pushing the children to succeed. 5 Stars from me ...Way to go Rio Vista Elementary school.
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Posted on Mar 31, 2012
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We relocated to Apple Valley from Georgia when my son started 3rd grade. Coming from a highly ranked school system in Georgia, I was concerned that Rio Vista may fall short in meeting his academic needs. Now that he is in 5th grade, I have to say Rio Vista is academically sound! For the past 3 grade levels, my son has had fantastic teachers who have challenged him in the classroom. I have never met a principal like Mrs. Smith who is so involved with EVERY aspect of the school. She makes a point to not only know her students, but their parents as well. The front office staff is friendly and makes sure the parents feel welcome when visiting the school.The booster club and parental involvement is fabulous. The students are always recognized for their academic accomplishments. I am so excited to that Rio Vista will add 7th and 8th grade to the school.
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Posted on Oct 13, 2010
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We have a fantastic staff and lots of parent volunteers. Both staff and parents make the kids #1 priority. All 3 of my children have gone to Rio Vista and I could not be happier about that!! Highly recommmend!! :)
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Posted on Oct 11, 2010
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Teachers I have met seem to be real understandind with their grade level students and up to face challenges with each and every one.Teachers,Parents and students working together.
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Posted on Aug 25, 2010
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My two kids (3rd and 5th grade) attended Rio Vista for one year and I have to say it was the best experience we had! The principle really gets involved with the parents and kids and they have a great incentive program encouraging the kids to work on trying hard. They make education fun and motivational. Great teachers too!!
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Posted on May 20, 2010
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Rio Vista has awesome and caring teachers, parents and principal.
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Posted on May 20, 2010
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Our school is not just a school, we are a family. Teachers, staff, and LOTS of parent volunteers looking out for each other. It is a great place to be.
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Posted on May 20, 2010
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This is an amazing school!! We have wonderful teachers and the best parents ever!! :)
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Posted on Mar 28, 2010
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Has to be the Best Elementary School in the desert. The Principal, Teachers and Staff truly care about the students and the parent involvement is amazing. Wish the Middle Schools and High Schools were this awesome.
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Posted on Jan 7, 2009
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I love this school! They do so much to earn extra money for the schools! It is a great school the staff is awesome! My daughter is in kindergarten and I volunteer 2-3 times a week with her class and I have seen the students learn so much, in just these past three months! It is totally awesome I want my daughter to go to no other school!
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