Our Lady of Loretto School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Novato, CA
1811 Virginia Ave, Novato, CA 94945
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Novato
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in California
In Novato, California, Our Lady of Loretto School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 184 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 184
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 88 girls, 96 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Our Lady of Loretto School
What grades does Our Lady of Loretto School serve?
Our Lady of Loretto School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Loretto School?
About 184 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Loretto School?
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