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Pleasant Valley Elementary

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 835 of 7018 in California

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Pleasant Valley Elementary

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 835 of 7018 in California

See top schools in Novato

About Pleasant Valley Elementary

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is located at 755 Sutro Avenue. The school serves 455 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 62% and reading proficiency is 72%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The school is very challenging academically and encourages all students to keep learning throughout their lives. There are high standards for both how well students do in school and how they act. The way the campus is set up includes areas that are only for specialized instruction. To improve their teaching skills, faculty members are always learning new things. Facilities support many different activities for each grade level. We update the computer lab often so that students have access to the latest research tools. The furniture in the classroom is set up so that students can work on their own or with other students. In this neighborhood, homes can cost anywhere from $1,100,000 to $1,950,000. Families say that the school has a hard curriculum that keeps kids interested and motivated. Parents often talk about how driven their kids are to do well in school. This is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Pleasant Valley Elementary Contact Information

Address

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

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Phone

(415) 897-5104

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
458
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 835 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pleasant Valley Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 62.88%
Asian 1.97%
Hispanic 21.62%
Black 0.22%
Two+ Races 13.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
62.88%
Asian
1.97%
Hispanic
21.62%
Black
0.22%
Two+ Races
13.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 458
47.38%
217 Female
52.62%
241 Male

Student Population

458 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pleasant Valley Elementary is getting ready for its spring conference window. During this time, teachers will talk to families about how their kids are doing in school this year. The school has just finished making changes to its safety plan for 2025–2026. New rules are in place for eBikes and eScooters on campus. Students are taking part in social-emotional learning activities that are meant to help them build a community that is kind and respectful.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a specific focus on technology in the classroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Ans. The school has a 1:1 device ratio to help students of all ages learn how to use technology and work together on research projects.

Q2. What do parents at Pleasant Valley Elementary School need to do to volunteer?

Ans. Before helping out on-site, all volunteers must have a current TB clearance and a background check on file with the district.

Q3. Does Pleasant Valley Elementary School have a program for gifted and talented students?

Ans. In the general classroom, teachers give different kinds of instruction to challenge and help students who are doing well academically.

Q4. How does Pleasant Valley Elementary School keep students safe when it rains?

Ans. Students are watched in the multi-purpose room or their classrooms during bad weather so they can have lunch and play games inside.

Q5. Does Pleasant Valley Elementary School have a school-wide system for good behavior?

Ans. The school has a "PAWS" system that rewards students who show that they are ready, responsible, and safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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