Students
3,600
enrolled at the 8 public schools with an address in ZIP code 94947.
Novato · Marin County
Schools in ZIP code 94947
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94947 have Scope Scores from 75 to 79.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 94947 score highest?
Pleasant Valley Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 79. That is higher than 70 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
293041% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 70th percentile
Rank 2
Rancho Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
312247% below the standard
Scope Score 79Solid · 67th percentile
Rank 3
Lynwood Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
162856% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 4
Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades K–5
142363% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
7in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 94947 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Where does the middle school we score in ZIP code 94947 stand?
Sinaloa Middle has a Scope Score of 80. That is higher than 73 in 100 California middle schools we score. It is the only public middle school we score in ZIP code 94947.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Sinaloa Middle
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 6–8
262945% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 73rd percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 94947 score highest?
Novato High is highest, with a Scope Score of 75. That is higher than 49 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Novato High
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 9–12
182854% below the standard
Scope Score 75Developing · 49th percentile
Rank 2
Nova Education Center
Novato Unified · 94947 · Grades 6–12 · Check how it admits students.
2465% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Marin Oaks HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 94947.
Does living in ZIP code 94947 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
2 private schools have an address in ZIP code 94947. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Good Shepherd Lutheran School94947 · 186 students
- Marin Christian Academy Main Campus94947 · 100 students
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No charter school has an address in ZIP code 94947 in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
3,600 students go to the 8 public schools with an address in ZIP code 94947. 47 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
20–70%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
7in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 94947?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 94947 good?
The 4 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94947 have Scope Scores from 75 to 79. Of those, 4 are Solid. ZIP code 94947 has one public middle school we score. Sinaloa Middle has a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 73rd percentile. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 94947 have Scope Scores from 74 to 75. Of those, 2 are Developing. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 94947 rank highest?
Pleasant Valley Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 79. It is Solid, at the 70th percentile. Sinaloa Middle is the only middle school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 80. It is Solid, at the 73rd percentile. Novato High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 75. It is Developing, at the 49th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 94947 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 94947 had 7 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Novato address in ZIP code 94947. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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