For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,135 students in 94945, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 246 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 94945, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94945, CA are San Ramon Elementary School, San Marin High School and Olive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94945 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94945, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94945, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Ramon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
San Marin High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Olive Ave.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Novato, CA 94945
(530) 273-8456
Novato, CA 94945
(530) 273-8456
Gr: 7-8 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
94945, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
San Marin High School-plus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94945, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94945, CA include San Ramon Elementary School, San Marin High School and Olive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94945?
4 public schools are located in 94945.
What percentage of students in 94945 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 94945 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94945?
94945 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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