For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 6,960 students in Hollister, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hollister, CA are Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hollister, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hollister have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hollister, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hollister Prep
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
881 Line St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 313-0772
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Ioof Ave.
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Hollister, CA 95023
(408) 337-5445
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
San Benito County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-8408
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-8408
Gr: 7-9 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Spring Grove Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3745
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4991 Southside Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-4439
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Pinnacles Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Alvarado St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-9269
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Hollister Dual Language Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 634-4930
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Watsonville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Main St., 2nd Fl.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 217-4883
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Ladd Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Ladd Ln.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4490
Gr: K-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Rancho Santana
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1454 Santana Ranch Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-6300
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Cienega Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 637-3821
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Rancho San Justo
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Rancho Dr.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Maze Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Meridian St.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
San Benito County Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
708 Flynn Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4053
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hollister, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hollister, CA include Accelerated Achievement Academy, Hollister Prep and Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
How many public middle schools are located in Hollister?
16 public middle schools are located in Hollister.
What is the racial composition of students in Hollister?
Hollister public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hollister are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hollister include: Rancho San Justo vs. Maze Middle School, Maze Middle School vs. Rancho San Justo, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) vs. Hollister Dual Language Academy
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