Top 10 Best San Benito County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,589 students in San Benito County, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 422 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 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Benito County, CA are Willow Grove Elementary School, Cienega Elementary School and Anzar High School. 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Benito County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Cienega Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Grades: K-8
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Anzar High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-7660
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-7660
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
San Andreas Continuation High School
Alternative 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
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
San Juan
Math: 15% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Nyland Dr.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Tres Pinos Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
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
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: 4-8
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hollister Prep
Charter School
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Grades: K-6
| 665 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacles Community High School
Alternative School
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Opportunity High School
Alternative School
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Grades: 7-9
| 15 students
1011 Line St. Ste. 12
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-2525
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Monterey St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 3,285 students
Rank: n/an/a
4991 S.side Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Spring Grove Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Grades: K-8
| 728 students
Rank: n/an/a
1475 Memorial Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4420
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
201 Brewington Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Grades: K-8
| 220 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 are Willow Grove Elementary School, Cienega Elementary School and Anzar High School.
How many public schools are located in San Benito County, CA?
28 public schools are located in San Benito County, CA.
What percentage of students in San Benito County, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in San Benito County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County, CA?
San Benito County, CA minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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