Best Schools in San Benito County, CA
San Benito County, CA has 37 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 25 elementary) serving 16,784 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in San Benito County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Benito County, CA
The top high schools in San Benito County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. King City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
2. Anzar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Hollister High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Benito High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3465 Students
4. Coalinga High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coalinga-huron Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1266 Students
5. San Andreas Continuation High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Benito High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
6. Pinnacles Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Benito County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Benito County, CA
The top middle schools in San Benito County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Accelerated Achievement Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 164 Students
2. Rancho San Justo
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Maze Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Coalinga Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coalinga-huron Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
5. San Benito County Opportunity
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Benito County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 23 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Benito County, CA
The top elementary schools in San Benito County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollister Prep
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 539 Students
2. Spring Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North County Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 743 Students
3. Sunnyslope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 640 Students
4. Southside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southside Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 233 Students
5. Bitterwater-tully Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bitterwater-tully Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
6. Cienega Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cienega Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 21 Students
7. Aromas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aromas - San Juan Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 381 Students
8. Cerra Vista Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
9. Ladd Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 776 Students
10. Hollister Dual Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 847 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Benito County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Benito County, CA has a total population of 64,209 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Benito County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Benito County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Benito County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Benito County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit San Benito County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Benito County, CA
How many schools are in San Benito County, CA?
San Benito County, CA has 37 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 16,784 students in total.
How do schools in San Benito County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in San Benito County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in San Benito County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Benito County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in San Benito County
4 places in San Benito County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Hollister (17)
- Paicines (3)
- San Juan Bautista (1)
- Tres Pinos (1)
School districts (2)
- Hollister (10 schools)
- Aromas - San Juan Unified (3 schools)