Hamilton TK-8 vs Novato Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 430 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton TK-8
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–8
544 students
Novato Charter
Novato · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
269 students
| Measure | Hamilton TK-8 Novato, California | Novato Charter Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3659 of 5,693 | #1000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40909 of 50,301 | #13510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 544 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Novato Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 26.2).
- •Novato Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Novato Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Novato Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 82%).
- •Novato Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.8).
- •Hamilton TK-8 is the larger school with 544 students compared with 269.
- •Hamilton TK-8 is a public school while Novato Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton TK-8 better than Novato Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Novato Charter ranks higher (66.9 vs 26.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hamilton TK-8 and Novato Charter?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton TK-8: 544. Novato Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton TK-8 and Novato Charter rank in California?
Hamilton TK-8 is 3659th of 5,693 and Novato Charter is 1000th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).