Hamilton in Novato
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Hamilton Meadow Park Elementary School, K-5
1 Main Gate Rd., Hamilton Field, K-5 with 545 students
The school's mission is to provide a safe, caring environment while students reach their academic potential. Over time students will take increasing responsibility for their learning. As students meet academic standards they also will see themselves as contributing members of the school and broader community. We recognize all students are unique and differences are valued. Hamilton utilizes parent volunteers, enrichment programs, and community support to help build the character of all students. GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. Community rating: 5 out of 5 stars. 415-883-4691.
Loma Verde Elementary School, K-5
399 Alameda de la Loma
Loma Verde has 371 students. It educates all students to become life-long learners who are independent, responsible and productive citizens in our diverse society. It has before and after school care. It received a Title I Achievement Award in 2006, has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10 based on its performance on state standardized tests. Community rating: 5 out of 5. 415-883-4681
Novato Charter School, K-8
940 C Street in Hamilton
This school community of parents and teachers uses educational methods that nurture and inspire creativity, critical thinking and motivate learning. The school is committed to educating the whole child, fostering each child's full potential. Using Waldorf-inspired methods and the best educational practices and standards, teachers nurture the imagination in the early years and build a foundation for abstract thinking. It is among the few schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. Community rating: 5 out of 5 stars. California's open enrollment policy allows a child to attend any district school, including charter schools. A lottery is held if applications exceed available space. 415-883-4254.
San Jose Middle School, 6-8
1000 Sunset Parkway, Novato
San Jose Middle School is a California Distinguished School with a motto of 'No excuses college prep at San Jose, home of Novato's hardest working students!' It is among the few public middle schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The community rating: 4 of 5 stars and API is 832 for 2010. Phone:415-883-7831
Novato High School, 9-12
625 Arthur St, Novato
Athletics is strong at both Novato and San Marin High School and students have many opportunities to participate in sports from football and water polo to volleyball and tennis. It is among the few public high schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The community rates it 5 our of 5 and the API for 2010 is 804.
San Marin High School, 9-12
15 San Marin, Novato
San Marin High School has 868 students. Both Novato High and San Marin High School have many leadership opportunities for students including participation in the associated student body, leadership class and numerous clubs. Along with the award-winning Marin School of the Arts at Novato High School and the highly-regarded STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and award winning San Marin ARTS and technical arts programs at San Marin High, an Air Force Junior ROTC program at Novato High School is available to all students. GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10. Communtiy rating: 4 out of 5 stars.