Elementary, Middle and High School District
Novato Unified School District
http://www.nusd.org/
This northern Marin district serves grades Kindergarten through 12. It includes eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two traditional high schools. Novato Unified supervises the only Independent Study program in Marin County, a magnet school, and two charter schools.
Hamilton Meadow Park Elementary School
1 Main Gate Road
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Grades K-5
http://www.hamiltonschool.org/
The diverse student population of Hamilton Meadow Park achieved an API of 819, exceeding the statewide goal of 800, and surpassing the 2006 school wide growth target of 800. Hamilton utilizes parent volunteers, enrichment programs, and community support. The school is located on the site of the historic Hamilton Field military installation.
Loma Verde Elementary School
399 Alameda de la Loma
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4681
Grades K-5
Loma Verde Elementary offers a free five-week summer program called Kinder Academy, which is designed to help incoming Kindergarteners acclimate to the school environment. This program is open to all incoming Kindergarten students with priority given to children with no preschool experience. Loma Verde Elementary was designated as a California Distinguished School in 1998.
Lu Sutton Elementary School
1800 Center Road
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Grades K-5
http://www.lusuttonschool.org/
With a 2006 Academic Performance Index (API) of 790, Lu Sutton Elementary School ranks 2 in comparison to schools with similar demographic profiles. Lu Sutton Elementary facilities include a multi-use room, library, computer lab.
Lynwood Elementary School
1320 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Grades K-5
http://lynwoodelementary.org/home/
In 1987, Lynwood Elementary was designated a California Distinguished School.
Lynwood is focused not only on academics but encourages parents to volunteer at school or in the classrooms. The school PTA is very active. Childcare is available on campus through a private childcare provider.
Olive Elementary School
629 Plum Street
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Grades K-5
http://www.oliveelementary.com/
Olive Elementary School provides challenging standards-based programs, serving students through 5th grade. Resources include a school library and a computer lab equipped with 30 iMacs. Olive Elementary School has an "Early Bird / Late Bird" program with staggered beginning/ending times for grades 1 and 2.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
755 Sutro Ave
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Grades K-5
Pleasant Valley School has been designated three times as a California Distinguished School. With an API of 914, it ranks 9 among schools with similar student backgrounds.
Rancho Elementary School
1430 Johnson Street
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Grades K-5
Its individualized program has an emphasis on the acquisition and mastery of basic skills in core subject areas.
Rancho Elementary School is a magnet school and has an enrollment policy open to all Novato residents. The individualized program has an emphasis on the acquisition and mastery of basic skills in the core subjects. The school offers a variety of after school programs, which may include Chess Club, Art, Computers, Spanish, and sports. Rancho Elementary School earned the California Distinguished School award in 1989.
San Ramon Elementary
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Grades K-8
San Ramon Elementary is a two-time California Distinguished School award winner, the mostly in 2000. San Ramon has a number of enrichment programs designed to extend learning and encourage community involvement.
Novato Charter School
940 C Street
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Grades K-8
Novato Charter School admits students in grades Kindergarten through 8. The school's curriculum integrates Waldorf inspired methods with current best educational practices and current state standards.
Hill Middle School
720 Diablo Ave
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 893-1557
Grades: 6-8
Hill Middle School is a two time winner of the California Distinguished School award. The school facilities include a multi-purpose room, gym, computer labs, and media center.
San Jose Middle School
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
San Jose Middle School serves a diverse student body with programs such as Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), Resource, and after school support classes for students needing extra help. San Jose Middle School is a California Distinguished School for 1996 and 2003.
Sinaloa Middle School
2045 Vineyard
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2111
Grades: 6-8
http://sinaloamiddleschool.wordpress.com/
Sinaloa Middle School is a 2007 California Distinguished School. The comprehensive and balanced curriculum is centered on the students utilizing a variety of instructional approaches.
Novato High School
625 Arthur Street
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Grades: 9-12
Novato High School graduation requirements are set by the district but are very similar to the admission requirements of the University of California system. Facilities at Novato High include two gymnasiums, a lecture hall & performing arts center, computer labs, a music room, a football stadium, and a swimming pool. The 38-acre campus is also home to Marin Oaks Alternative and the Marin School of the Arts, an arts-based magnet school.
San Marin High School
15 San Marin Drive
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
http://www.sanmarinmustang.org/
San Marin High School is a comprehensive public high school, offering a college preparatory curriculum. San Marin High offers many extracurricular activities, and the music and drama departments have received numerous awards.
NOVA Education Center
740 Diablo Ave
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
K-12
NOVA serves students in grades K through 12 and is the only independent study program in Marin County. The program allows students and parents to individualize learning programs and access standards-based resources.
Private Schools
Christian Life School
Box 950
Novato, CA 94948
(415) 892-5713
Christian
Grades: Preschool-9
Christian Life School is a coeducational day school affiliated with the Assembly of God.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
Christian
Grades: Preschool-5
http://www.goodshepherdlutheran.org/home_school.asp
Good Shepherd Lutheran School serves students from Kindergarten through the 5th grade. The curriculum includes instrumental music, Spanish, art, and drama.
Living Epistle Christian School
P.O. Box 1552
Novato, CA 94948
(415) 898-5915
Christian
Grades: 1-12
Living Epistle is a small, nondenominational, coeducational Christian school.
Marin Christian Academy
1370 South Novato Boulevard
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Christian
Grades: Preschool-8
Marin Christian Academy is a coeducational, Christian preschool/elementary/middle school. Before and after school childcare is available.
North Bay Christian Academy
6965 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
Christian
Grades: K-12
North Bay Christian Academy is an evangelical Christian school with small class sizes. Parents' involvement and support of the school is a crucial part. Parents are required to complete 60 parent service hours per semester.
Novato SDA Christian School
495 San Marin Dr
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-3375
Seventh - day Adventist
Grades: 1-8
Novato Christian School is a small, co-educational Seventh-Day Adventist school.
Our Lady of Loretto School
1811 Virginia Ave
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Catholic/Christian
Grades: K-8
http://www.ollnovato.org/
The school prepares students to work and live as committed Christians with a
Curriculum includes daily religion instruction, core academic instruction, physical education, music & art, and computer technology. A before and after school childcare program is available.
College
College of Marin
Indian Valley Campus
1800 Ignacio Blvd
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 457-8811
The College of Marin main campus is in Kentfield, with a satellite campus in Indian Valley. Distance Education Programs via the web and television are offered. The College is well known for its theatre department, with the highest transfer acceptance to Juilliard of any junior college in the state.
