Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District

277 Ioof Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020-5209
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 540 students in Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
540 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
39:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District, which is ranked #207 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#219 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
34%
68%
47%
40-44%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
15%
12%
% Hispanic
63%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,496 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,696 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,496
$19,974
Spending / Student
$11,696
$18,395

Best Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District?
Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District manages 1 public schools serving 540 students.
What is the rank of Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District?
Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District is ranked #207 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District?
63% of Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District?
Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 39:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gilroy Preparatory (A Navigator School) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,696 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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