📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 8 Rated Districts in San Benito County, CA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bitterwater-Tully Union Elementary School District | King City | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | North County Joint Union Elementary School District | Hollister | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #3 | Southside Elementary School District | Hollister | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Cienega Union Elementary School District | Hollister | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #5 | San Benito High School District | Hollister | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #6 | Aromas-San Juan Unified School District | San Juan Buatista | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #7 | Hollister School District | Hollister | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #8 | Tres Pinos Union Elementary School District | Tres Pinos | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in San Benito County, California (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in San Benito County, California that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using CAASPP 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in California, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in San Benito County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in San Benito County, California? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in San Benito County, California, the highest-rated is Bitterwater-Tully Union Elementary School District (King City), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of California districts on CAASPP 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.