Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hollister Prep ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollister Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hollister Prep's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hollister Prep ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollister Prep is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollister Prep's ranking?
Hollister Prep is ranked #1519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hollister Prep often compared to?
Hollister Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Ladd Lane Elementary School, Accelerated Achievement Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hollister Prep?
538 students attend Hollister Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hollister Prep students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollister Prep?
Hollister Prep has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hollister Prep offer ?
Hollister Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hollister Prep part of?
Hollister Prep is part of Hollister Prep School District.
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