For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,272 students in Novato, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA are Novato Charter, Sinaloa Middle School and Union Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Novato, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Novato have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Novato, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Union Hill Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11638 Colfax Hwy.
Novato, CA 94945
(530) 273-8456
Novato, CA 94945
(530) 273-8456
Gr: 7-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
San Jose Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Tk-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nave Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4691
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Novato, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Gr: 6-12
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Gr: 9-11 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Nexus Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 52%
San Marin High School-plus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Novato, CA include Novato Charter, Sinaloa Middle School and Union Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Novato?
6 public middle schools are located in Novato.
What is the racial composition of students in Novato?
Novato public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Novato are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Novato include: Sinaloa Middle School vs. San Jose Middle School, San Jose Middle School vs. Sinaloa Middle School, Hamilton Tk-8 vs. Novato Charter
