NOVATO REAL ESTATE
Novato is the fastest growing city in Marin County. More new houses were built and sold in Novato during 2006 than any other city in Marin. The former Hamilton Air Force Base is also located in Novato, but was decommissioned in 1974 and designated a Historic District in 1998. As of 2008 the base has largely been redeveloped into single family homes. The former hangar buildings were gutted and redeveloped into two story office buildings. Hangar tenants include ImageMovers Digital, Sony Imageworks, Visual Concepts Entertainment, Smith & Hawken, The Republic of Tea, and Birkenstock Distribution USA. The city is home to the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, and several small biotech firms, such as Buck Institute for Age Research, Biosearch Technologies and BioMarin Pharmaceutical. Several small technology companies are also based in Novato, such as 2K Marin, Radiant Logic, Imagemovers Digital, and Sonic Solutions.
Novato has more to offer than commercial development. During the summertime Tuesday evenings at the Farmers Market bring live entertainment, crafts, and carriage rides. The Novato Parks and Recreation Department offers year round activities for kids of all ages. There?s also easy access to hiking, biking, boating, horseback riding, and fishing. Novato has something to offer for everyone.
NOVATO SCHOOLS
Nicasio School District serves elementary and middle school students while the Tamalpais Union High School Districts serves high school students.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NOVATO
Novato Unified School District
Novato Unified School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. It consists of eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two traditional high schools. One magnet school, two charter schools, and one alternative school are also apart of the Novato Unified School District.
Hamilton Meadow Park Elementary School
Grades: K-6
Hamilton Elementary School, serving grades Kindergarten through 6th grade, is located on the historic military base of Hamilton Field. Gardening, Visual & Performing Arts, Theatre Production, Ballet, Physical fitness & Spanish club are enrichment classes offered at Hamilton Meadow Park Elementary School.
1 Main Gate Road
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 883-4691
Loma Verde Elementary School
Grades: K-5
In 1998, Loma Verde Elementary School was honored as a California Distinguished School.
399 Alameda de la Loma
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 883-4681
Lu Sutton Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Lu Sutton Elementary School houses 23 recently modernized classrooms, a state of the art computer lab, a library media center, and a large multi-purpose room. They share their campus with an on-site childcare facility, local soccer, basketball, and baseball leagues, and Boy/Girl Scout troops.
1800 Center Road
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-3196
Lynwood Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Lynwood Elementary School has a standards-based comprehensive curriculum.
The visual and performing arts are integrated throughout the curriculum. In 1987 Lynwood Elementary School was named as a California Distinguished School.
1320 Lynwood Drive
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-4161
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has been recognized as a California Distinguished School three times. It has an API of 914, ranking it 9 out of 10 among schools with similar student populations.
755 Sutro Ave
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-5104
Olive Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Olive Elementary School is a neighborhood school serving a diverse population of children in grades kindergarten through fifth. The school’s Computer Lab is equipped with 30 new iMacs with networking capability and monitored Internet access.
629 Plum Street
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 897-2131
Rancho Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Rancho Elementary School is recognized as an alternative/specialized school. In 1989 it was recognized as a California Distinguished School. A variety of after school programs are offered at Rancho Elementary school including Chess Club, Art, Computers, Spanish, and sports. Kindergarten enrollment is lottery based while grades first through fifth are enrolled on a first come first served basis.
1430 Johnson Street
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-3101
San Ramon Elementary
Grades: K- 5
San Ramon Elementary School has been honored as a California Distinguished School two times. Several enrichment programs designed to expand learning and promote community involvement are offered at San Ramon Elementary School.
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 897-1196
Novato Charter School
Grades: K-8
In August of 1996 Novato Charter School officially opened with kindergarten through fifth grade enrollment. An additional grade was added each year and now the school goes from kindergarten to 8th grade. A group of children are taught by the same teacher for a number of years. Other skilled professionals may teach specialty subjects. Teachers select and present the subject matter integrating Waldorf-inspired methods.
940 C Street
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 883-4254
Hill Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Hill Middle School, located in central Novato, was built in 1953. It was honored twice as a California Distinguished School in 1994 and 2001. Hill has undergone renovations to modernize classrooms, three computer labs, physical education facilities, music and science wings, and art and Student Leadership workrooms.
720 Diablo Ave
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 893-1557
San Jose Middle School
Grades: 6-8
San Jose Middle School has twice been recognized as a California Distinguished School, first in 1996 then again in 2003. They offer several academic programs such as After-School Intervention, College Support Classes, Special Education, G.A.T.E., English Language Development, and Mathletes.
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 883-7831
Sinaloa Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Sinaloa Middle School was recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2003 and 2007. Sinaloa has a six-period day of 320 minutes and a unique rotation system. The first two periods are stationary; period three, four, five, and six rotate daily. Sinaloa has a combination of teaching structures that includes homogeneous as well as heterogeneous groups.
2045 Vineyard
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 897-2111
Novato High School
Grades: 9-12
Novato High School is a comprehensive high school located on 38 acres of land. Several extracurricular activities such as band, computer arts, theatre, and ceramics to name a few are offered. The school two gymnasiums, lecture and performing arts center, computer labs, a music room, football stadium, and a swimming pool.
625 Arthur Street
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 898-2125
San Marin High School
Grades: 9-12
San Marin High School offers a college preparatory program. Numerous extracurricular activities including clubs, sports, and performing arts are available.
15 San Marin Drive
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 898-2121
Nova Education Center
Grades: K-12
NOVA Independent Study, the Novato Unified School District?s independent study program, is a WASC accredited K-12 program for families who are looking for an alternative to traditional public schools.
740 Diablo Ave
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-7653
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NOVATO
Big Rock Sudbury School
Grades: 9-12 Nonsectarian
Learning at Big Rock Sudbury School is entirely student-initiated. Independent study is encouraged at Big Rock Sudbury School, students are encouraged to be guided by their natural curiosity and pursue their real passions. Students have rights and duties like adults and equal vote in government of the school.
84 Martin Drive
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 472-3009
Christian Life School
Grades: Preschool-9 Christian
Christian Life School is a coeducational day school affiliated with the Assembly of God.
P.O. Box 950
Novato, Ca 94948
(415) 892-5713
Good Sherperd Lutheran School
Grades: Preschool-5 Christian
Founded in 1976 as a ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, GSLS provides a comprehensive Preschool – 6th grade education serving the children of families in Marin and Sonoma Counties.
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 897-2510
Living Epistle Christian School
Grades: 1-12 Christian
Living Epistle Christian School is a coeducational Christian school.
P.O. Box 1552
Novato, Ca 94948
(415) 898-5915
Marin Christian Academy
Grades: Preschool-8 Christian
Marin Christian Academy is a coeducational Christian elementary/middle school.
1370 South Novato Boulevard
Novato, Ca 94947
(415) 892-5713
Northbay Christian Academy
Grades: K-12 Christian
The teaching and learning model North Bay Christian Academy recognizes and practices is based in the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, which strives to make learning interactive. North Bay Christian Academy has small class sizes averaging a 10:1 student to teacher ratio.
6965 Redwood Boulevard
Novato, Ca 94945
Novato SDA Christian School
Grades: 1-8 Seventh-Day Adventist
Novato SDA Christian School is a coeducational Seventh-Day Adventist school.
495 San Marin Drive
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 892-3375
Our Lady of Loretto School
Grades: K-8 Christian
Our Lady of Loretto School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools & Colleges. Core academic instruction as well as daily religion instruction are part of the curriculum at Our Lady of Loretto School.
1811 Virginia Ave
Novato, Ca 94945
(415) 892-8621
College of Marin
Community College
The College of Marin has a Novato campus.
Indian Valley Campus
1800 Ignacio Boulevard
Novato, Ca 94949
(415) 457-8811
