For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 266 students in Novato, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Novato, CA is Novato Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Novato, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Novato have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Novato, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Novato, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Gr: 6-12
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Gr: 9-11 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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%
Nexus Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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 charter schools in Novato, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Novato, CA include Novato Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Novato?
1 public charter schools are located in Novato.
What is the racial composition of students in Novato?
Novato public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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