Public schools in Hollister, CA
21 open public schools with an address in Hollister, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,940
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Hollister public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Hollister, CA: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,940 students, an average of 576 per school. The largest campus is Hollister High (3,316 students), and the largest elementary school is Hollister Dual Language Academy (858).
Hollister operates the most schools here (10), and 6 regular districts have at least one Hollister campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hollister
Hollister
Public school district
10 schools in Hollister
San Benito County Office of Education
Public school district
4 schools in Hollister
San Benito High
Public school district
2 schools in Hollister
Cienega Union Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Hollister
Hollister Prep District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hollister
North County Joint Union Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Hollister
Polytechnic Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hollister
Southside Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Hollister
Elementary schools in Hollister
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Elementary Hollister | KG–08 | 556 | 24.7:1 | |
| Cerra Vista Elementary Hollister | KG–05 | 602 | 26.1:1 | |
| Cienega Elementary Cienega Union Elementary | KG–08 | 21 | 10.9:1 | |
| Hollister Dual Language Academy Hollister | KG–08 | 858 | 23.7:1 | |
| Hollister Prep Hollister Prep District · Charter | KG–08 | 538 | 28.2:1 | |
| Ladd Lane Elementary Hollister | KG–08 | 767 | 22.9:1 | |
| R. O. Hardin Elementary Hollister | KG–05 | 461 | 23.1:1 | |
| Rancho Santana Hollister | KG–08 | 678 | 26.6:1 | |
| Southside Elementary Southside Elementary | KG–08 | 267 | 24.1:1 | |
| Spring Grove Elementary North County Joint Union Elementary | KG–08 | 762 | 22.3:1 | |
| Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister | KG–05 | 602 | 22.3:1 |
Middle schools in Hollister
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Achievement Academy Hollister | 05–08 | 151 | 27.4:1 | |
| Maze Middle Hollister | 06–08 | 580 | 20.3:1 | |
| Rancho San Justo Hollister | 06–08 | 653 | 20.5:1 | |
| San Benito County Opportunity San Benito County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–09 | 32 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Hollister
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister High San Benito High | 09–12 | 3,316 | 23.1:1 | |
| Pinnacles Community San Benito County Office of Education · Alternative School | 07–12 | 15 | 12.5:1 | |
| Polytechnic Academy Polytechnic Academy District · Charter | 09–12 | — | — | |
| San Andreas Continuation High San Benito High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 74 | 17.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hollister
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court San Benito County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 7 | 17.5:1 | |
| San Benito County Regional Special Education Center San Benito County Office of Education | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.1%
- Hispanic78.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Hollister schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,940 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hollister
How many public schools are in Hollister, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Hollister: 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,940 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hollister?
Schools with an address in Hollister belong to 8 education agencies, led by Hollister (10 schools), San Benito County Office of Education (4 schools), San Benito High (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hollister?
Hollister High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hollister, with 3,316 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hollister?
Yes. 2 of the 21 public schools in Hollister are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Hollister Prep, Polytechnic Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hollister schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hollister public schools is 22.9:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hollister guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities