Top Rankings
Novato Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,119 students in Novato Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Novato Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,119 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Novato Unified School District, which is ranked #456 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
46 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
437 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,986 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
56%
# Black Students
162 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,935 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
41%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
520 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
570
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
476
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
487
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
426
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
478
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
453
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
472
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
515
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
550
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
692
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
690
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
647
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
663
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,359 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,112
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,359
$18,241
Best Novato Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Sutro Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
San Marin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #44.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
629 Plum St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Novato High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #88.
San Ramon Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Loma Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
399 Alameda De La Loma
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
San Jose Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Lu Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Center Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1212.
Lynwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Lynwood Dr.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton Meadow Park
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Grades: K-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1414.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-3942
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-3942
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,119 students.
What is the rank of Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District is ranked #456 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Novato Unified School District?
42% of Novato Unified School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Novato Unified School District?
Novato Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Novato Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,359 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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