For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,740 students in Hollister, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hollister, CA are Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School), Hollister Prep and Watsonville Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hollister, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Main St., 2nd Fl.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Polytechnic Academy High School
Charter School
790 Bolsa Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hollister, California 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 charter schools in Hollister, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hollister, CA include Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School), Hollister Prep and Watsonville Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Hollister?
5 public charter schools are located in Hollister.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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