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Best 94947 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,244 students in 94947, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94947, CA are Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Rancho Elementary School and Sinaloa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94947 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94947, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94947, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
755 Sutro Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Lynwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Lynwood Dr.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-4161
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Lu Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Center Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3196
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94947, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94947, CA include Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Rancho Elementary School and Sinaloa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94947?
6 public elementary schools are located in 94947.
What is the racial composition of students in 94947?
94947 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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