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21 schools in Hollister

California · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Hollister runs 21 public K-12 campuses (13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high), with combined enrollment of about 10,940.

7-year change in Hollister

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,940
+973 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 19%
% Hispanic
79%
was 76%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Accelerated Achievement AcademyMiddle05-08151
Calaveras ElementaryElementaryKG-08556
Cerra Vista ElementaryElementaryKG-05602
Cienega ElementaryElementaryKG-0821
Hollister Dual Language AcademyElementaryKG-08858
Hollister HighHigh09-123,316
Hollister PrepElementaryKG-08538
Ladd Lane ElementaryElementaryKG-08767
Maze MiddleMiddle06-08580
Pinnacles CommunityHigh07-1215
Polytechnic AcademyElementaryM-M·
R. O. Hardin ElementaryElementaryKG-05461
Rancho San JustoMiddle06-08653
Rancho SantanaElementaryKG-08678
San Andreas Continuation HighHigh09-1274
San Benito County Juvenile Hall CourtCombinedKG-127
San Benito County OpportunityMiddle07-0932
San Benito County Regional Special Education CenterElementaryM-M·
Southside ElementaryElementaryKG-08267
Spring Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-08762
Sunnyslope ElementaryElementaryKG-05602

About Hollister

Hollister is a mid-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 21 schools and 10,940 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 521, below the state mean of about 578.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,940 students, grew 10% from the 9,967 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Hollister lost 1 school, going from 20 to 19. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 19% to 14% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Hollister discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Hollister, California?
There are 21 public K-12 schools in Hollister, with a combined enrollment of about 10,940.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hollister?
Hollister has 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hollister?
Hollister High is the largest public school in Hollister by enrollment, with approximately 3,316 students.
What school districts serve Hollister?
Hollister is served by 8 public school districts, including San Benito County Office of Education, Hollister, Cienega Union Elementary, Hollister Prep District, Polytechnic Academy District and 3 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Hollister cover?
Public schools in Hollister serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Hollister?
2 of the 21 public schools in Hollister are charter schools.