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Rising Sun Montessori

4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1103 of 6840 in California

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About Rising Sun Montessori

Rising Sun Montessori is located at 4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, California 95762. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Total enrollment at the campus is 144 students. The student–teacher ratio is 21:1. The student population includes approximately 49% female students and 51% male students. According to state assessment data, 55% of students meet or exceed proficiency in math and 75% meet or exceed proficiency in reading. The school operates as a public charter K–8 campus, serving families in a large suburban community. Within its charter structure, Rising Sun Montessori follows a smaller, student-centered learning model that supports individualized instruction and multi-grade engagement. The campus provides a continuous K–8 pathway, allowing students to remain in the same learning environment through middle school years. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list between $700,000 and $900,000. Compared with other public and charter K–8 schools in El Dorado Hills, Rising Sun Montessori demonstrates steady academic performance, particularly in reading outcomes, and remains among distinctive schools in the area. This school is working to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Rising Sun Montessori Contact Information

Address

4940 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy., El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762

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Phone

(916) 936-2333

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 75% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
144
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1103 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rising Sun Montessori

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.06%
Asian 28.47%
Hispanic 20.14%
Black 0.69%
Two+ Races 6.94%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
43.06%
Asian
28.47%
Hispanic
20.14%
Black
0.69%
Two+ Races
6.94%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 144
49.31%
71 Female
50.69%
73 Male

Student Population

144 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rising Sun Montessori is a foundation-based charter school providing a Montessori education to students living in the El Dorado Hills area. The school continues to run its classroom programs and other daily activities that support student learning and development. Rising Sun Montessori has not made any major public announcements recently; however, it continues to maintain its emphasis on using the Montessori method of instruction to help provide an ongoing consistent and positive learning environment for its students.

FAQ

Q1. What learning method does Rising Sun Montessori use?

Ans. The school uses a Montessori approach that encourages independent learning and hands-on activities.

Q2. Are students able to participate in extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes. Students can explore clubs and school events that support their interests and creativity.

Q3. How are parents informed about school updates?

Ans. Families receive updates through school communication tools and teacher meetings.

Q4. Does the school support different learning styles?

Ans. Yes. Teachers teach lessons in ways that help students learn and understand the topic better.

Q5. How does the school encourage student independence?

Ans. Students take responsibility for their learning through structured classroom activities and roles.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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