For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 12,579 students in San Benito County, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 551 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 89%).
The top ranked public schools in San Benito County, CA are Accelerated Achievement Academy, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hollister Prep. 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 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
Magnet School
(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: 4-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Hollister Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
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
| 743 students
Rank: #66.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Grades: 7-9
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 3 students
Rank: #88.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
166 W. Harder Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(650) 520-3915
Hollister, CA 95023
(650) 520-3915
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
Rank: #99.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4991 S.side Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 11 students
Rank: #1111.
Anzar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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
| 276 students
Rank: #1212.
Hollister High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 3,465 students
Rank: #1313.
Watsonville Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 396 students
Rank: #1414.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 847 students
Rank: #1515.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
Magnet 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-7
| 776 students
Rank: #1616.
Cienega Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1717.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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-7
| 599 students
Rank: #1818.
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Magnet 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-7
| 640 students
Rank: #1919.
Rancho Santana
Magnet School
(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
| 605 students
Rank: #2020.
Rancho San Justo
Magnet School
(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
| 556 students
Rank: #2121.
Calaveras Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 574 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 91 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Tres Pinos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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
| 51 students
Rank: #2424.
San Juan
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
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
| 335 students
Rank: #2525.
Maze Middle School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Rank: #2626.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Panoche Elementary School
Magnet School
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1011 Line St. Ste. 12
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hollister Prep.
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Benito County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Benito County include: Rancho San Justo vs. Maze Middle School, Maze Middle School vs. Rancho San Justo, Sunnyslope Elementary School vs. Ladd Lane Elementary School
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