| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterwater-Tully Union Elementary School District | King City | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 30 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| North County Joint Union Elementary School District | Hollister | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 743 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Southside Elementary School District | Hollister | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 233 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Cienega Union Elementary School District | Hollister | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 21 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| San Benito High School District | Hollister | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 3,556 | 2 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Aromas-San Juan Unified School District | Aromas | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 993 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Hollister School District | Hollister | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 5,670 | 10 | K–8 | 0 |
| Tres Pinos Union Elementary School District | Tres Pinos | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 51 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
How San Benito County compares
Together they enroll 11,297 students across 20 schools. The largest is Hollister School District with 5,670 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in San Benito County, California
San Benito County has 8 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in San Benito County is Bitterwater-Tully Union Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in San Benito County, CA?
8 school districts serve zip codes in San Benito County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in San Benito County, CA?
Of the districts serving San Benito County, Bitterwater-Tully Union Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.