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Hollister Sda Christian School
Calvary Christian School

Best San Benito County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (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 80%.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearSan Benito County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
508 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202573180179
202479175172
202373181174
202282189185
202182185180
202062179171
201962179175
201862173172
201776179180
201676173178
201574162167
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% Average Students of Color
49%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202549%51%34%
202445%51%34%
202342%50%33%
202240%48%33%
202140%48%32%
202037%48%32%
201928%48%31%
201828%47%31%
201736%50%32%
201639%49%32%
201539%49%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202552%59%55%
202445%58%54%
202345%58%54%
202245%59%54%
202145%59%54%
202050%58%54%
201950%58%53%
201850%58%53%
201750%58%53%
201662%57%52%
201562%57%52%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025201715
2024181715
2023181715
2022151715
2021151715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017171715
2016171715
2015171715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,470
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
2025$7,470$18,076$15,012
2024$8,000$17,195$13,254
2023$8,000$16,660$12,626
2022$6,010$15,979$12,187
2021$6,010$15,298$11,800
2020$4,950$14,748$11,512
2019$4,950$14,369$11,293
2018$4,950$13,813$11,017
2017$4,950$13,422$10,708
2016$4,450$12,852$10,356
2015$4,450$11,932$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202590%80%81%
202490%84%85%
202390%84%85%
202290%84%85%
202190%84%85%
202090%84%85%
201990%84%85%
201890%84%85%
201790%85%85%
201690%84%85%
201590%84%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20250.690.740.65
20240.700.740.65
20230.680.740.65
20220.680.730.64
20210.680.730.64
20200.680.730.64
20190.640.730.63
20180.640.730.63
20170.570.720.61
20160.570.720.61
20150.570.720.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20231%1%1%
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# Asian Students
9 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20252%11%5%
20242%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20223%10%4%
20213%10%4%
20202%10%4%
20192%10%4%
20182%10%4%
20174%10%4%
20164%10%4%
20154%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
151 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202530%16%9%
202427%16%9%
202322%16%9%
202221%16%8%
202121%16%9%
202024%16%9%
201916%16%8%
201816%17%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20155%17%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
199 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
39%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202539%37%52%
202436%37%52%
202332%38%52%
202239%40%54%
202139%40%54%
202044%40%54%
201945%41%56%
201845%41%56%
201757%43%58%
201657%43%58%
201558%43%58%
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# 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%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSan Benito County AverageCalifornia (CA) AverageNational Average
202526%29%26%
202432%29%26%
202341%28%25%
202236%28%25%
202136%27%25%
202028%27%24%
201936%26%24%
201836%26%23%
201732%24%22%
201632%24%22%
201531%23%21%
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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 Hollister Sda Christian School and Sacred Heart Parish 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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