Very Good
#455 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 25% of private schools
Rainbow Montessori
Elementary School
790 E DUANE AVE, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#455 of 1,787
In Sunnyvale
#4 of 9
public schools
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Rainbow Montessori
Elementary School in Sunnyvale · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Rainbow Montessori
Rainbow Montessori is a private elementary school in Sunnyvale, CA. Rainbow Montessori serves approximately 209 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Rainbow Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Rainbow Montessori is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Rainbow Montessori compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Sunnyvale, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Montessori (this school) | 7.1 |
| San Miguel Elementary | 7.0 |
| Columbia Middle | 7.0 |
| Bishop Elementary | 6.1 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 6.3 |
| Fairwood Elementary | 8.8 |
| Ellis Elementary | 8.0 |
| Braly Elementary | 8.4 |
| Ponderosa Elementary | 8.4 |
| Vargas Elementary | 6.2 |
| Cumberland Elementary | 9.0 |
| Marian A. Peterson Middle | 8.5 |
| Cherry Chase Elementary | 9.1 |
| Sunnyvale Middle | 8.8 |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | 7.5 |
| Chester W. Nimitz Elementary | 8.0 |
| Cupertino Middle | 9.3 |
| West Valley Elementary | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
790 E DUANE AVE, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rainbow Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Braly Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ponderosa Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sunnyvale, see our Sunnyvale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE KING'S ACADEMY Sunnyvale | 0.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Rainbow Montessori Sunnyvale | 0.0 mi | — |
| San Miguel Elementary Sunnyvale | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Columbia Middle Sunnyvale | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Bishop Elementary Sunnyvale | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER Sunnyvale | 0.8 mi | — |
| Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education - San Aleso Campus Sunnyvale | 1.1 mi | — |
| Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Braly Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Helios School Sunnyvale | 1.5 mi | — |
| Ponderosa Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| SANTA CLARA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Clara | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Mission Early College High Santa Clara | 1.6 mi | 9.5 |
| LITTLE TREE MONTESSORI Sunnyvale | 1.8 mi | — |
| Stratford School Washington Park Sunnyvale | 1.8 mi | — |
| ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL Santa Clara | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| St. Lawrence School Santa Clara | 2.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94085 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$183,563
Median Home Value
$1,534,500
Median Rent
$3,187/mo
Population
23,159
College Educated
62.2%
Homeownership
39.5%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
32.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rainbow Montessori
What grades does Rainbow Montessori serve?
Rainbow Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rainbow Montessori?
Rainbow Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Montessori is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rainbow Montessori rank in CA?
Rainbow Montessori ranks #455 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Rainbow Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainbow Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rainbow Montessori a private school?
Yes, Rainbow Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rainbow Montessori a religious school?
No, Rainbow Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 738-3261
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