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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Benito County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 12,740 students in San Benito County, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 507 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in San Benito County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Benito County, 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.
San Benito County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Benito County (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.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-8408
Gr: 7-9 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Anzar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-7660
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Hollister High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 3,316 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
San Juan
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Nyland Dr.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Tres Pinos Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5635 Airline Hwy.
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
(831) 637-0503
Gr: K-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Panoche Elementary School
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Polytechnic Academy
Charter School
790 Bolsa Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
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
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Regional Special Education Center
1011 Line St. Ste. 12
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Benito County, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
How many public schools are located in San Benito County?
29 public schools are located in San Benito County.
What percentage of students in San Benito County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Benito County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Benito County are often viewed compared to one another?

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