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Calvary Christian School
Hollister Sda Christian School

San Benito County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 508 students in San Benito County, CA (there are 28 public schools, 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 83%.
57% of private schools in San Benito County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked San Benito County 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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Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
508 Students
659,578 Students
% Average Students of Color
49%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,470
$17,598
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# 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

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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