Schools in 94945 — Novato, California: 94945 schools average near the state. The 8.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94945 has 3 ranked schools in Novato, averaging a Scope Score of 58.6/100 — 13.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 54.4 to 62.4, a 8.0-point spread.
How 94945 schools perform
The top-ranked school is San Marin High with a Scope Score of 62 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 28.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 94945 averages 11.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94945 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94945 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94945 | Novato | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | — |
| 94947 | Novato | 8 | Developing 47.2/100 | -11.4 |
| 94941 | Mill Valley | 7 | Strong 78.8/100 | +20.2 |
| 94949 | Novato | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | -17.3 |
| 94939 | Larkspur | 4 | Solid 53.9/100 | -4.7 |
| 94952 | Petaluma | 13 | Developing 46.6/100 | -12.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94945
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Marin High Novato Unified Strong All-Around | 28.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | San Ramon Elementary Novato Unified Building Momentum | 33.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | Olive Elementary Novato Unified Growth Engine | 23.4% | Solid 54/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology