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Schools in 94945 — Novato, California

94945 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.0 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.4 to 68.1, a 17.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
60.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.7
50.4 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
28.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94945 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94945 averages 11.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94945 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94945
94945Novato3Solid
60.0/100
94947Novato7Developing
48.6/100
-11.3
94941Mill Valley7Strong
79.0/100
+19.1
94949Novato3Developing
39.0/100
-20.9
94939Larkspur4Solid
57.8/100
-2.2
94952Petaluma12Developing
46.6/100
-13.4

School archetypes in 94945

1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94945 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 94945

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Marin High
Novato Unified Strong All-Around
28.8%Solid
68/100
2San Ramon Elementary
Novato Unified Building Momentum
33.7%Solid
61/100
3Olive Elementary
Novato Unified Growth Engine
23.4%Solid
50/100

Schools in 94945 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94945

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.0/100, which is 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.6% 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 60.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 28.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.4 to 68.1, a 17.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Novato?
Novato has 3 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.