For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,356 students in Gridley, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Gridley, CA are Gridley High School, Manzanita Elementary School and Wilson Elementary 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 32% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Gridley have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Gridley, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (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 E. Spruce St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #22.
Manzanita Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
627 E. Evans-reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5594
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Grades: 2-5
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Esperanza High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 B Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-6721
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Grades: K-1
| 323 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 Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gridley, CA?
6 public schools are located in Gridley, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley, CA?
Gridley, CA public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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