For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 11,903 students in Hollister, CA (there are 7 private schools, serving 508 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hollister, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, 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.
Hollister, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hollister, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative 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
Gr: 7-9 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Elementary 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
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4991 Southside Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Hollister High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 3,448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Gr: K-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1011 Line St. Ste. 12
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Hollister, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hollister, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hollister, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
How many public schools are located in Hollister?
23 public schools are located in Hollister.
What percentage of students in Hollister go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hollister are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hollister are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hollister 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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