Maria Montessori Charter Academy vs Sunset Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Rocklin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
283 students
Sunset Ranch Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Maria Montessori Charter Academy Rocklin, California | Sunset Ranch Elementary Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1050 of 5,693 | #356 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14057 of 50,301 | #5812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| city | Rocklin | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 66.1).
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 19.9%).
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.3).
- •Sunset Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 283.
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a charter school while Sunset Ranch Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Maria Montessori Charter Academy better than Sunset Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ranch Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 66.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maria Montessori Charter Academy and Sunset Ranch Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy: 283. Sunset Ranch Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maria Montessori Charter Academy and Sunset Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is 1050th of 5,693 and Sunset Ranch Elementary is 356th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).