Rye City School District governed by a seven-person Board of Education that works in cooperation with the community to ensure that every student is able of becoming a life-long learner who can thrive in a global environment as a self-reliant and socially responsible citizen. Support service personnel at all grade levels include psychologists, registered nurses, speech and language therapists, English Language Learner teachers, and reading, writing and adaptive physical education specialists.

The Rye City School District special education program serves students pre-school through Grade 12. Consultant teacher, learning center, and self-contained classroom services are matched to student need. An enthusiastic and committed group of volunteers work in the schools. Residents also serve on special committees created by the seven-member Board of Education, including school quality teams at each building. Supportive programs exist between the schools and community agencies.