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Elementary Schools in Novato, California

8 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Novato schools compare

Novato's 8 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 51.4 — 5.9 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 38.1 to 63.5, a 25.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Pleasant Valley Elementary with a composite of 63.5 and 38.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Novato schools average 24.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Novato averages 7.4%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
51.4
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
25.3
38.1 – 63.5
Avg Exceeded %
24.4%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
8
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 63.5 38.2% 68.9% 5.7% 0.0%
2 San Ramon Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 59.1 33.7% 63.6% 3.8% 0.0%
3 Rancho Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 54.7 36.1% 55.1% 7.0% 0.2%
4 Loma Verde Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 51.8 22.6% 45.6% 7.0% 0.2%
5 Olive Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 51.6 23.5% 43.3% 10.4% 1.3%
6 Lynwood Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 49.2 16.6% 37.5% 8.7% 1.5%
7 Lu Sutton Elementary
Novato Unified
Marin 43.2 15.8% 35.6% 10.7% 0.5%
8 Hamilton Meadow Park
Novato Unified
Marin 38.1 9.1% 27.6% 6.1% 3.0%