Loma Verde Elementary vs Novato Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loma Verde Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Novato Charter
Novato · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
269 students
| Measure | Loma Verde Elementary Novato, California | Novato Charter Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2418 of 5,693 | #1000 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30886 of 50,301 | #13510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 426 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Novato Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 41.6).
- •Novato Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Novato Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Novato Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 53.1%).
- •Novato Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.4).
- •Loma Verde Elementary is the larger school with 426 students compared with 269.
- •Loma Verde Elementary 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 Loma Verde Elementary better than Novato Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Novato Charter ranks higher (66.9 vs 41.6 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 Loma Verde Elementary and Novato Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loma Verde Elementary: 426. Novato Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loma Verde Elementary and Novato Charter rank in California?
Loma Verde Elementary is 2418th of 5,693 and Novato Charter is 1000th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).