For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,304 students in 94949, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94949, CA are Novato Charter, San Jose Middle School and Hamilton Tk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94949 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94949, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94949, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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.
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 middle schools in 94949, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94949, CA include Novato Charter, San Jose Middle School and Hamilton Tk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 94949?
3 public middle schools are located in 94949.
What is the racial composition of students in 94949?
94949 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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