River Montessori Elementary Charter

3880 Cypress Dr. Ste. B
Petaluma, CA 94954
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 137 students in grades Kindergarten-6, River Montessori Elementary Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

River Montessori Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

River Montessori Elementary Charter's student population of 137 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
137 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

River Montessori Elementary Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Montessori Elementary Charter is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1314 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-69%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Montessori Elementary Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of River Montessori Elementary Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Montessori Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Montessori Elementary Charter's ranking?
River Montessori Elementary Charter is ranked #1314 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are River Montessori Elementary Charter often compared to?
River Montessori Elementary Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Montessori Elementary Charter?
137 students attend River Montessori Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of River Montessori Elementary Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Montessori Elementary Charter?
River Montessori Elementary Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does River Montessori Elementary Charter offer ?
River Montessori Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is River Montessori Elementary Charter part of?
River Montessori Elementary Charter is part of River Montessori Elementary Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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