Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo

Best Novato Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 799 students in Novato, CA (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,571 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Novato, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Novato, CA include Marin Christian Academy and Our Lady Of Loretto School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
80% of private schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Novato Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marin Christian Academy
Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Loretto School
Our Lady Of Loretto School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Fourth Graders on Gold Rush trip
(Other Lutheran)
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Novato
Montessori School
1466 South Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-2228
Gr: NS | 59 students
North Bay Christian Academy
North Bay Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
6965 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Novato)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
799 Students
665,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
55,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,947
$18,026
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,583 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
104,621 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
21 Students
30,465 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
400 Students
236,378 Students
% White Students
50%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
5,515 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
190,007 Students
% of Others Students
34%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 51%.
What percentage of students in Novato go to private school?
10% 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 Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Novato are often viewed compared to one another?

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