For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,798 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 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94949, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94949, CA Public Elementary 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 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 80% (majority Hispanic).
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