For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,322 students in Gridley, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Gridley, CA are Gridley High School, Manzanita Elementary School and Sycamore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gridley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gridley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gridley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 East Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 East Evans-reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Grades: K-8
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Grades: 2-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
581 B Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Grades: K-1
| 316 students
Gridley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gridley Unified Community Day (1-6) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Gridley Unified Community Day (7-12) (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gridley, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Gridley, CA include Gridley High School, Manzanita Elementary School and Sycamore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gridley?
6 public schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gridley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gridley include: Manzanita Elementary School vs. Wilson Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School
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