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

Novato Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 81%.
100% of private elementary schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Other Lutheran).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
714
Students
-15.9% (-135 students) 10-yr
$7,944
Avg. Tuition
+3.9% (+$297) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+5.6% (+1 student) 10-yr
28%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+14.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+100.0% (+9.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Novato)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,549 Schools
# Students
714 Students
501,249 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025238204199
2024238199192
2023207206193
2022216213205
2021216209201
2020216202188
2019231201193
2018243194190
2017227201199
2016141193196
2015212180183
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% Students of Color
28%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202528%50%33%
202428%49%32%
202331%49%32%
202228%47%32%
202128%47%31%
202028%46%31%
201931%48%31%
201832%46%30%
201720%49%31%
201622%49%31%
201514%49%31%
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0.62
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.620.740.64
20240.620.740.64
20230.600.740.63
20220.610.720.62
20210.610.730.62
20200.610.730.62
20190.540.720.61
20180.570.720.60
20170.600.710.59
20160.570.710.59
20150.650.710.58
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# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,778 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%1%1%
20243%1%1%
20233%1%1%
20224%1%1%
20214%1%1%
20204%1%1%
20193%1%1%
20183%1%1%
20173%2%1%
20164%2%1%
20153%2%1%
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# Asian Students
13 Students
57,357 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%12%5%
20242%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20223%10%5%
20213%10%5%
20203%10%5%
20191%11%4%
20181%11%4%
20174%10%4%
20163%10%4%
20153%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
60 Students
80,970 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%17%9%
20248%17%9%
20239%17%9%
202210%17%8%
202110%17%9%
202010%17%9%
201911%17%8%
201810%17%8%
201714%17%8%
201615%17%8%
201511%17%8%
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# Black Students
19 Students
23,389 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20233%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20202%5%8%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
386 Students
193,117 Students
% White Students
54%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202554%40%55%
202454%40%55%
202359%40%55%
202257%43%57%
202157%43%57%
202057%43%58%
201965%44%59%
201862%45%59%
201760%46%61%
201663%46%61%
201548%46%61%
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# 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
121,811 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%24%22%
202429%24%22%
202323%24%22%
202223%23%22%
202123%23%20%
202023%23%19%
201917%21%20%
201821%20%20%
201716%20%19%
201612%20%18%
201533%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
44,355 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518:112:111:1
202418:112:111:1
202316:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:111:1
201918:112:111:1
201812:112:111:1
201711:112:111:1
20166:112:112:1
20159:113:112:1
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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%54%
202425%58%54%
202325%58%53%
202225%59%53%
202125%58%53%
202025%57%53%
201925%57%52%
201825%57%52%
201725%57%51%
201625%56%51%
201538%56%50%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025191716
2024191715
2023191715
2022181715
2021181715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521312
202421211
202321210
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,944
$17,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$7,944$17,472$14,043
2024$7,944$16,481$12,357
2023$7,944$15,797$11,693
2022$9,160$15,172$11,199
2021$9,160$14,410$10,824
2020$9,160$13,806$10,496
2019$9,160$13,359$10,300
2018$7,952$12,957$10,056
2017$7,952$12,372$9,712
2016$7,647$11,774$9,307
2015$7,647$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%28%34%
202425%28%33%
202325%27%33%
202225%27%32%
202125%27%32%
202025%27%31%
201925%26%30%
201825%26%29%
201725%26%29%
201625%24%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNovato, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598%81%81%
202498%84%85%
202398%84%85%
202298%84%85%
202198%85%86%
202098%85%86%
201998%84%85%
201898%85%85%
201798%86%86%
201698%85%85%
201598%86%86%
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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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