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Rising Sun Montessori

Buckeye Union Elementary · El Dorado County · 4940 Robert J. Mathews Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-5721

(916) 936-2333 · www.risingsunmontessori.org

9/10
#737
Rank 737 out of 5,722
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #670 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #928 · 84th percentile
Science10/10 · #550 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rising Sun Montessori brings something genuinely different to El Dorado Hills — a Montessori approach in a community that otherwise leans heavily toward traditional suburban schooling, giving families a thoughtful alternative without leaving the foothills. Tucked into one of the Sacramento region's most sought-after family suburbs, where tree-lined neighborhoods back up to open space and the schools are already competitive, this charter manages to stand out with strong scores across English, math, and especially science. Families who value self-directed learning, hands-on exploration, and a close-knit school culture tend to thrive here, and the El Dorado Hills setting — with its trails, good weather, and proximity to both Folsom and Sacramento — makes the whole package pretty hard to argue with.

Student Demographics

59 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
32 (54%)
Hispanic
18 (31%)
Asian
5 (8%)
African American
2 (3%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)
Filipino
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged20 (34%)
Students with Disabilities12 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

155
Enrollment
7
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4383 · 28th percentile

32 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.