For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,535 students in San Benito County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Benito County, 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.
San Benito County, 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 San Benito County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 San Benito County (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%
San Benito County 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 San Benito County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Benito County, CA include Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hayward Collegiate Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in San Benito County?
4 public charter schools are located in San Benito County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County 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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