For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,844 students in Hollister, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hollister, CA are Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hayward Collegiate Charter. 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 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), 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 93% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hayward Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 West Harder Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(650) 520-3915
Hollister, CA 95023
(650) 520-3915
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 charter schools in Hollister, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hollister, CA include Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hayward Collegiate Charter.
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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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