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Best San Benito County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 508 students in San Benito County, CA (there are , serving 12,535 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
57% of private schools in San Benito County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked San Benito County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Hollister Sda Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
400 Isabel Lane
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-5570
Map of Sacred Heart Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
670 College St
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4157
Calvary Christian School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
1900 Highland Drive
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-2909
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Map of Grace Bible Christian
Gr: 2-12 | 14 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
634 Monterey Street
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 638-1394
Map of Hollister Child Development Center
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
331 Gtwy Dr
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 635-9284
Map of Hollister Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Montessori School
2300 Southside Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-3038
Map of Keith Thompson Non Public School
Gr: 3-7 | 6 students
Special Education School
1850 San Benito Street
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-2121

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
508 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,580 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,470
$17,519
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
199 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
135 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Benito County, CA include Sacred Heart Parish School and Hollister Sda Christian School.
How many private schools are located in San Benito County?
7 private schools are located in San Benito County.
How diverse are private schools in San Benito County?
San Benito County private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in San Benito County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in San Benito County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Benito County?
57% of private schools in San Benito County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in San Benito County are often viewed compared to one another?

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