Best 95948 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 775 students in 95948, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95948, CA are Manzanita Elementary School and Sycamore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95948 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95948, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95948, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
627 East Evans-reimer Rd.
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95948 California

95948, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
581 Jackson St
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 1-6
581 Jackson St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-4383
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95948, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95948, CA include Manzanita Elementary School and Sycamore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 95948?
2 public middle schools are located in 95948.
What is the racial composition of students in 95948?
95948 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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