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Best 95023 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,809 students in 95023, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95023, CA are Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95023 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95023, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95023, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
166 West Harder Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(650) 520-3915
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Spring Grove Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4991 Southside Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Main St., 2nd Fl.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Gr: K-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 Memorial Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Gr: K-12 | 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95023, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95023, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
How many public elementary schools are located in 95023?
18 public elementary schools are located in 95023.
What is the racial composition of students in 95023?
95023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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