For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,350 students in San Benito County, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 513 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Benito County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: 4-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4991 S.side Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Spring Grove Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #77.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Grades: 7-9
| 26 students
Rank: #1111.
San Benito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 3,423 students
Rank: #1212.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1313.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
Rank: #1414.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #1515.
Anzar High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1616.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Memorial Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #1717.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1818.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1919.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2020.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2121.
San Juan
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Rank: #2222.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2323.
Tres Pinos Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5635 Airline Hwy.
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
(831) 637-0503
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
(831) 637-0503
Grades: K-8
| 63 students
Rank: #2424.
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Grades: K-8
| 570 students
1011 Line St. Ste. 12
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
407 Main St., 2nd Fl.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
San Benito County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
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, CA?
28 public schools are located in San Benito County, CA.
What percentage of students in San Benito County, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Benito County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County, CA?
San Benito County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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