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Hollister School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,772 students in Hollister School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hollister School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,772 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Hollister School District, which is ranked #1281 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1254 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
162 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,678 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
59 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
609 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
209 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
835
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
607
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
639
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
608
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
578
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
611
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
625
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
689
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
580
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,530 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,047 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,530
$19,974

Spending / Student
$16,047
$18,396

Best Hollister School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: 5-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Grades: K-8
| 850 students
Rank: #33.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1475 Memorial Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Grades: K-8
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: K-8
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hollister School District?
Hollister School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,772 students.
What is the rank of Hollister School District?
Hollister School District is ranked #1281 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister School District?
81% of Hollister School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hollister School District?
Hollister School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hollister School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,047 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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