Schools in 94949 — Novato, California: 4 schools. Average score 3.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94949 has 4 ranked schools in Novato, averaging a Scope Score of 41.2/100 — 3.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.4 to 53.3, a 28.9-point spread.
How 94949 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Novato Charter with a Scope Score of 53 and 22.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94949 averages 11.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94949 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94949 | Novato | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | — |
| 94947 | Novato | 8 | Developing 47.2/100 | +5.9 |
| 94952 | Petaluma | 13 | Developing 46.6/100 | +5.3 |
| 94945 | Novato | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | +17.3 |
| 94954 | Petaluma | 10 | Solid 51.3/100 | +10.1 |
| 94941 | Mill Valley | 7 | Strong 78.8/100 | +37.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94949
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94949 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 94949
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novato Charter Novato Unified Growth Engine | 22.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Loma Verde Elementary Novato Unified Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | San Jose Intermediate Novato Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Hamilton Meadow Park Novato Unified Building Momentum | 9.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 94949 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