For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,535 students in Hollister, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Hollister, CA are Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) 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 47% (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 91% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
Polytechnic Academy High School
Charter School
790 Bolsa Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
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 Watsonville Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in Hollister?
4 public charter schools are located in Hollister.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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