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Marin Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Our Lady Of Loretto School

Novato Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 714 students in Novato, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 714
  • Average Tuition: $7,944
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Novato, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 714
  • Average Tuition: $7,944
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Novato, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Novato Private Elementary 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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Novato, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
714
Students
$7,944
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Novato)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
714 Students
501,524 Students
% Students of Color
28%
51%
0.62
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
19 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
386 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
211 Students
122,202 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
44,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$17,229
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Novato, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Novato, CA include Our Lady Of Loretto School and Marin Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Novato?
3 private elementary schools are located in Novato.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Novato?
100% of private elementary schools in Novato are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).
Which private elementary schools in Novato are often viewed compared to one another?

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