San Benito County Office of Education Overview

The San Benito County Office of Education is responsible for overseeing the financial, educational, credential monitoring, and operational success of 11 independently-governed public school districts in the county. Those districts educate more than 11,000 students in 22 schools. The County Office of Education supports those districts’ diverse educational needs, providing not only legally mandated services but also other resources and programs. Because of its proximity to Silicon Valley, the city has more than tripled its population within the last quarter century, including growth in the suburbs that brought 14,000 new residents over the past decade.