For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 390 students in Gridley, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Gridley, IL is Epg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gridley, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gridley, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Epg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Gridley, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: K-3 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bx 430 4th & Mclean
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gridley, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gridley, IL include Epg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gridley?
1 public schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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