Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Fourth Graders on Gold Rush trip

Best Novato Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 799 students in Novato, CA (there are 17 public schools, serving 7,564 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Novato, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Novato, CA include Marin Christian Academy and Our Lady Of Loretto School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private schools in Novato, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Novato Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 268 students
Our Lady Of Loretto School
Our Lady Of Loretto School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Montessori School Of Novato
Montessori School
1466 South Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-2228
Grades: NS
| 59 students
North Bay Christian Academy
North Bay Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
6965 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students

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 11%).
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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