Schools in 94947 — Novato, California: 94947 schools average 2.3 points above the state — but the range is 42.1 points wide.
94947 has 8 ranked schools in Novato, averaging a Scope Score of 47.2/100 — 2.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.9 to 66.0, a 42.1-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 16.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94947 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94947 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94947 | Novato | 8 | Developing 47.2/100 | — |
| 94945 | Novato | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | +11.4 |
| 94949 | Novato | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | -5.9 |
| 94952 | Petaluma | 13 | Developing 46.6/100 | -0.6 |
| 94941 | Mill Valley | 7 | Strong 78.8/100 | +31.6 |
| 94954 | Petaluma | 10 | Solid 51.3/100 | +4.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94947
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94947 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 94947
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pleasant Valley Elementary Novato Unified Strong All-Around | 38.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Rancho Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 36.2% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Novato High Novato Unified Building Momentum | 17.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | Sinaloa Middle Novato Unified Building Momentum | 25.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Lynwood Elementary Novato Unified Growth Engine | 16.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Nova Education Center Novato Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Lu Sutton Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 15.7% | Developing 36/100 |
| 8 | Marin Oaks High Novato Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
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.
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