Students
1,798
enrolled at the 4 public schools with an address in ZIP code 94949.
Novato · Marin County
Schools in ZIP code 94949
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94949 have Scope Scores from 70 to 78.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 94949 score highest?
Novato Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 78. That is higher than 65 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Novato CharterCharter
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
222751% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 65th percentile
Rank 2
Loma Verde Elementary
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–5
271756% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 3
Hamilton TK-8
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8
1873% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
7in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 94949 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
Which middle schools in ZIP code 94949 score highest?
Novato Charter is highest, with a Scope Score of 83. That is higher than 84 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Novato CharterCharter
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8 · Check how it admits students.
284032% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 84th percentile
Rank 2
San Jose Middle
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades 6–8
182161% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
Rank 3
Hamilton TK-8
Novato Unified · 94949 · Grades K–8
1480% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
10in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 94949 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
No public high school we score has an address in ZIP code 94949.See the high schools in Novato →
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with an address in ZIP code 94949. Charter schools are not counted here.
Does living in ZIP code 94949 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?
1 private school has an address in ZIP code 94949. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Golden Hills Academy94949 · 50 students
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1 charter school has an address in ZIP code 94949. It is in the lists above, marked Charter. 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?
1,798 students go to the 4 public schools with an address in ZIP code 94949. 57 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
16–82%
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 94949?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 94949 good?
The 3 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94949 have Scope Scores from 70 to 78. Of those, 2 are Solid and 1 is Needs Support. The 3 public middle schools in ZIP code 94949 have Scope Scores from 70 to 83. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 94949 rank highest?
Novato Charter is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 78. It is Solid, at the 65th percentile. Novato Charter is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 83. It is Strong, at the 84th 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 94949 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 94949 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. The average middle school in ZIP code 94949 had 10 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. 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 94949. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26
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), spring 2026.
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