For the 2026 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 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gr: 2-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gr: K-1 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Gridley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-6
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
Gr: 7-12
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: Mckinley Elementary School vs. Manzanita Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School vs. Wilson Elementary School
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