For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,650 students in 95948, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95948, CA are Manzanita Elementary School, Sycamore Middle School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95948 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95948, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95948, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: 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%
95948, 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 elementary schools in 95948, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95948, CA include Manzanita Elementary School, Sycamore Middle School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95948?
4 public elementary schools are located in 95948.
What is the racial composition of students in 95948?
95948 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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