Rising Sun Montessori

Rising Sun Montessori is a public elementary school in EL Dorado Hills, CA, part of the Rising Sun Montessori District. The school serves approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 59% proficiency in math, 21 points above the state average and 67% in reading/language arts, 21 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $165,979, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Rising Sun Montessori is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Montessori is 20.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Rising Sun Montessori is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.