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Hollister Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 508 students in Hollister, CA, 4% of all K-12 students in Hollister, CA are educated in private schools versus public 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 83%.
57% of private schools in Hollister, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hollister Private 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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Hollister, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
508
Students
$7,470
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hollister)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
508 Students
659,578 Students
% Students of Color
49%
52%
0.69
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
71,778 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
199 Students
235,736 Students
% White Students
39%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
135 Students
188,708 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
55,843 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,470
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
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 Hollister, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Hollister, CA include Sacred Heart Parish School and Hollister Sda Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Hollister?
7 private schools are located in Hollister.
How diverse are private schools in Hollister?
Hollister private schools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Hollister go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Hollister are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hollister?
57% of private schools in Hollister are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Hollister are often viewed compared to one another?

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