Schools in 94947 — Novato, California
94947 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.6 — 4.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.6 to 65.9, a 39.3-point spread.
How 94947 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pleasant Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 38.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94947 averages 16.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94947 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94947
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94947 is classified as On the Rise — 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 94947
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Valley Elementary Novato Unified Strong All-Around | 38.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Novato High Novato Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Rancho Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 36.2% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | Sinaloa Middle Novato Unified Building Momentum | 25.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Lynwood Elementary Novato Unified On the Rise | 16.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Lu Sutton Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 15.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 7 | Marin Oaks High Novato Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 94947 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 94947
- 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
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