Cottonwood vs Rising Sun Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,563 students
Rising Sun Montessori
El Dorado Hills · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
155 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Dorado Hills, California | Rising Sun Montessori El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #16005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 3,563 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 3,563 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Sun Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 42.5%).
- •Rising Sun Montessori does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 29.2).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 3,563 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood better than Rising Sun Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood and Rising Sun Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood: 3,563. Rising Sun Montessori: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood and Rising Sun Montessori rank in California?
Cottonwood is unranked and Rising Sun Montessori is 1199th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).