For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,718 students in 94949, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 94949, CA are Novato Charter, San Jose Middle School and Loma Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94949 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94949, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94949, CA Public Schools (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%
Rank: #22.
San Jose Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Loma Verde Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Alameda De La Loma
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Tk-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
94949, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94949, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94949, CA include Novato Charter, San Jose Middle School and Loma Verde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94949?
4 public schools are located in 94949.
What is the racial composition of students in 94949?
94949 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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