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Novato Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 799 students in Novato, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Novato, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
80% of private schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 799
  • Average Tuition: $8,947
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Novato, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 799
  • Average Tuition: $8,947
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Novato, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Novato Private Schools (2026-27)

Marin Christian Academy Photo
Marin Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
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Our Lady Of Loretto School Photo
Our Lady Of Loretto School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
(1)
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Other Lutheran
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
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Map of Montessori School Of Novato
Montessori School Of Novato
Gr: NS | 59 students
Montessori School
1466 South Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-2228
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North Bay Christian Academy Photo
North Bay Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
6965 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
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Novato, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-16.7% (-1 school) 10-yr
799
Students
-22.3% (-229 students) 10-yr
$8,947
Avg. Tuition
-1.7% (-$151) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
29%
Students of Color
+70.6% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+60.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Novato)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNovato, CA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
799 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025160180179
2024160175172
2023140181174
2022146189185
2021146185180
2020142179171
2019136179175
2018141173172
2017134179180
2016124173178
2015171162167
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% Students of Color
29%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%51%34%
202429%51%34%
202331%50%33%
202229%48%33%
202129%48%32%
202029%48%32%
201931%48%31%
201832%47%31%
201724%50%32%
201624%49%32%
201517%49%32%
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0.63
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.630.740.65
20240.630.740.65
20230.620.740.65
20220.640.730.64
20210.640.730.64
20200.640.730.64
20190.580.730.63
20180.590.730.63
20170.620.720.61
20160.610.720.61
20150.650.720.61
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# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20223%1%2%
20213%1%1%
20203%1%1%
20194%2%1%
20184%1%2%
20174%1%1%
20164%1%1%
20153%2%1%
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# Asian Students
19 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20233%11%5%
20224%10%4%
20214%10%4%
20204%10%4%
20191%10%4%
20181%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20152%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
66 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20238%16%9%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%9%
20209%16%9%
201911%16%8%
201810%17%8%
201713%17%8%
201614%17%8%
201511%17%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20233%5%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
400 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
50%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%37%52%
202450%37%52%
202354%38%52%
202253%40%54%
202153%40%54%
202053%40%54%
201960%41%56%
201858%41%56%
201756%43%58%
201658%43%58%
201545%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
268 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
34%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%29%26%
202434%29%26%
202329%28%25%
202228%28%25%
202128%27%25%
202028%27%24%
201921%26%24%
201824%26%23%
201721%24%22%
201618%24%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:112:111:1
202416:112:111:1
202314:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202011:113:112:1
201914:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201710:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
201510:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%59%55%
202425%58%54%
202325%58%54%
202225%59%54%
202125%59%54%
202044%58%54%
201944%58%53%
201844%58%53%
201744%58%53%
201644%57%52%
201558%57%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181715
2024181715
2023181715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017171715
2016191715
2015191715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521513
202421412
202321311
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,947
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$8,947$18,076$15,012
2024$8,947$17,195$13,254
2023$8,947$16,660$12,626
2022$9,423$15,979$12,187
2021$9,423$15,298$11,800
2020$9,423$14,748$11,512
2019$9,423$14,369$11,293
2018$8,618$13,813$11,017
2017$8,618$13,422$10,708
2016$9,098$12,852$10,356
2015$9,098$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%29%34%
202425%29%34%
202325%29%34%
202225%28%33%
202125%28%33%
202025%28%32%
201925%27%31%
201825%27%30%
201725%27%30%
201625%26%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202597%80%81%
202498%84%85%
202398%84%85%
202298%84%85%
202198%84%85%
202098%84%85%
201998%84%85%
201898%84%85%
201798%85%85%
201698%84%85%
201598%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Novato, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Novato, CA include Marin Christian Academy and Our Lady Of Loretto School.
How many private schools are located in Novato?
5 private schools are located in Novato.
How diverse are private schools in Novato?
Novato private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Novato go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Novato are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Novato?
80% of private schools in Novato are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).
Which private schools in Novato are often viewed compared to one another?

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