Best High Schools in Novato, CA

Novato, CA has 10 high schools with 11,221 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Novato score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Novato don't meet expectations.

1. Tamalpais High

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students

2. Casa Grande High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1710 Students

3. Petaluma High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

4. Terra Linda High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students

5. San Marin High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1144 Students

6. Novato High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students

7. Marin Oaks High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

8. American Canyon High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Napa Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1722 Students

9. Sonoma Valley High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sonoma Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1127 Students

Best Middle Schools in Novato, CA

Novato, CA has 8 middle schools with 4,211 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Novato score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Novato meet expectations.

1. Sinaloa Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students

2. San Jose Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students

3. Petaluma Junior High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Petaluma Joint Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 451 Students

4. Miller Creek Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Miller Creek Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students

5. American Canyon Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Napa Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1007 Students

6. Adele Harrison Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sonoma Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Novato, CA

Novato, CA has 16 elementary schools with 5,433 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Novato score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Novato meet expectations.

1. Pleasant Valley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students

2. Novato Charter

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 266 Students

3. Rancho Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students

4. San Ramon Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students

5. Olive Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

6. Loma Verde Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students

7. Nicasio

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Nicasio • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 34 Students

8. Lu Sutton Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students

9. Hamilton Meadow Park

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 531 Students

10. Lynwood Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Novato, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Novato, CA has a total population of 60,673 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Novato, CA

20,947

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

48%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Novato, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Novato, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Novato, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,132 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Novato, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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