Rising Sun Montessori

About Rising Sun Montessori

Rising Sun Montessori is an exciting and innovative Montessori school located in the heart of the city. Our unique approach to learning is based on the Montessori philosophy of self-directed, hands-on learning. We are dedicated to providing an environment that encourages creativity, independence, and self-confidence.
At Rising Sun Montessori, we believe that children learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activities. We provide a wide variety of activities and materials to help children explore their interests and develop their skills. Our classrooms are designed to foster a sense of community and collaboration, and we encourage our students to work together to solve problems and explore ideas.
At Rising Sun Montessori, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can develop their full potential. Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and they work closely with each student to ensure they reach their highest potential. We believe in a holistic approach to education, and we strive to foster a love of learning in each of our students.
We welcome you to come and visit us at Rising Sun Montessori and learn more about our unique approach to education. We look forward to meeting you and your family, and helping your child reach their highest potential.

Address:	4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone:	(916) 936-2333
Site:	risingsunmontessori.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	150 students

Overview Rising Sun Montessori

Rising Sun Montessori serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Rising Sun Montessori placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Rising Sun Montessori

Rising Sun Montessori is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Rising Sun Montessori is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.