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Pleasant Valley Elementary

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 839 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Novato
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Pleasant Valley Elementary

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 839 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Novato

About Pleasant Valley Elementary

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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

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

Pleasant Valley Elementary Contact Information

Address

755 Sutro Ave., Novato, CA, 94947

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Phone

(415) 897-5104

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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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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.

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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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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