For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,135 students in 94945, CA (there are , 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 (2026)
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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