Novato Charter

About Novato Charter

Novato Charter School is a public charter school located in Novato, California. Established in 1998, Novato Charter School is a K-8 school that is committed to providing a high-quality education for all students. The school offers a rigorous academic program that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Novato Charter School is also committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that includes the arts, physical education, and technology. In addition, the school has a strong focus on character education and encourages students to become responsible, respectful citizens. The school strives to create an environment that is both challenging and supportive, enabling students to reach their fullest potential. Novato Charter School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the California Charter Schools Association.

Address:	940 C St. Novato, CA 94949
Phone:	(415) 883-4254
Site:	novatocharterschool.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	270 students

Overview Novato Charter

Novato Charter serves 270 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Novato Charter placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Novato Charter

Novato Charter is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Novato Charter is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.