Top 5 Best Novato Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,424 students in Novato, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA are Novato Charter, Sinaloa Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Novato, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Novato have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Novato, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Novato, CA 94945
(530) 273-8456
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
San Jose Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #55.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Meadow Park
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Grades: K-8
| 518 students
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Novato, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Grades: 9-11
| 237 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 11-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA include Novato Charter, Sinaloa Middle School and Union Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Novato, CA?
6 public middle schools are located in Novato, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Novato, CA?
Novato, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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