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Elementary Schools in Novato, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 49.0/100

Novato, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.0/100 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Marin High at 68/100, where 28.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Novato schools average 22.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.5
26.6 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
22.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Novato schools compare

Novato's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 — 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 68.1, a 41.5-point spread.

The top-ranked school is San Marin High with a Scope Score of 68 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Novato schools average 22.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Novato averages 13.7%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Novato

4 Culture First3 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Novato ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Marin High
Novato Unified Strong All-Around
28.8%Solid
68/100
2Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato Unified Strong All-Around
38.1%Solid
66/100
3San Ramon Elementary
Novato Unified Strong All-Around
33.7%Solid
61/100
4Novato High
Novato Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Solid
59/100
5Rancho Elementary
Novato Unified Culture First
36.2%Solid
58/100
6Sinaloa Middle
Novato Unified Building Momentum
25.6%Solid
51/100
7Olive Elementary
Novato Unified Culture First
23.4%Solid
50/100
8Loma Verde Elementary
Novato Unified Culture First
22.5%Developing
47/100
9Lynwood Elementary
Novato Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
43/100
10San Jose Intermediate
Novato Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
41/100
11Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato Unified Culture First
15.7%Developing
37/100
12Hamilton Meadow Park
Novato Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
29/100
13Marin Oaks High
Novato Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
27/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Novato

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Latter Day Saints · Grades Pre-K-8 · 186 students
12:1Private
North Bay Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades 9-12 · 26 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Novato

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Novato good?
Novato's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Novato?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Novato is San Marin High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 28.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Novato schools compare to the state average?
Novato elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.6 to 68.1, a 41.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Novato?
Novato has 13 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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