For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 8,281 students in San Benito County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Benito County, CA are Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Benito County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #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
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 7-9 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #88.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4991 Southside Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2870
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1010.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Cerra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2151 Cerra Vista Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4470
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Gr: K-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
San Juan
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Nyland Dr.
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
(831) 623-4538
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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%
5635 Airline Hwy.
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
(831) 637-0503
Tres Pinos, CA 95075
(831) 637-0503
Gr: K-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Benito County, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
How many public middle schools are located in San Benito County?
22 public middle schools are located in San Benito County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Benito County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in San Benito County include: Rancho San Justo vs. Maze Middle School, Maze Middle School vs. Rancho San Justo, Sunnyslope Elementary School vs. Ladd Lane Elementary School
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