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Best San Benito County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in San Benito County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in San Benito County, CA include Sacred Heart Parish School and Hollister Sda Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
57% of private schools in San Benito County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked San Benito County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This County (San Benito County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
508 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,641 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
$18,325
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
199 Students
235,855 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
188,449 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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