For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 8,524 students in San Benito County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Benito County, CA are Accelerated Achievement Academy, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hollister Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Benito County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: 4-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4991 S.side Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #88.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #99.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1010.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1111.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #1212.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Grades: K-6
| 558 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Rank: #1414.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Grades: K-8
| 570 students
Rank: #1515.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1616.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1717.
Tres Pinos Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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
| 63 students
Rank: #1818.
San Juan
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 San Juan Hwy.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-8121
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Rank: #1919.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2020.
R. O. Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4440
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Grades: K-8
| 11 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
San Benito County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Benito County, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Hollister Prep.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Benito County, CA?
22 public elementary schools are located in San Benito County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County, CA?
San Benito County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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