Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving

Best Novato Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 714 students in Novato, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Novato, CA include Our Lady Of Loretto School and Marin Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Novato Private Elementary 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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
714 Students
505,028 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
44,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$17,608
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.74
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,780 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
57,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
81,074 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
19 Students
23,453 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
386 Students
193,485 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,903 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
211 Students
122,442 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private elementary schools in Novato are often viewed compared to one another?

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