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Best San Benito County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,740 students in San Benito County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Benito County, CA are Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Watsonville Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Benito County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in San Benito County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Main St., 2nd Fl.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Polytechnic Academy High School
Charter School
790 Bolsa Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 297-1883
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Benito County, CA

San Benito County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gabilan Hills (Closed 2023)
901 Santa Ana Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4430
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Tres Pinos Elementary School (Closed 2024)
5635 Airline Hwy.
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 charter schools in San Benito County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Benito County, CA include Hollister Prep, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) and Watsonville Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in San Benito County?
5 public charter schools are located in San Benito County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito County?
San Benito County public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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