For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,718 students in 94949, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 94949 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94949, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94949, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
San Jose Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Verde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Tk-8
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Grades: K-8
| 522 students
94949, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Grades: 9-11
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94949, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94949, CA include Novato Charter, San Jose Middle School and Loma Verde Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94949?
4 public elementary schools are located in 94949.
What is the racial composition of students in 94949?
94949 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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