Top Rankings
Novato Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,157 students in Novato Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Novato Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,157 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Novato Unified School District, which is ranked #517 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
35 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
415 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,075 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
55%
# Black Students
139 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,898 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
41%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
550 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
628
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
471
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
484
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
501
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
417
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
473
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
500
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
692
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
687
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
705
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
667
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,257 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,015
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,257
$19,787
Best Novato Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Sutro Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
San Marin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #33.
Rancho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Olive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Olive Ave.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
San Ramon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Novato High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,458 students
Rank: #77.
Sinaloa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #88.
San Jose Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Loma Verde Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Alameda De La Loma
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1010.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1111.
Lu Sutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Center Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
Lynwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Lynwood Dr.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton Meadow Park
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Grades: K-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1414.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-3942
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-3942
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,157 students.
What is the rank of Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District is ranked #517 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Novato Unified School District?
43% of Novato Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Novato Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,257 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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