For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,650 students in Gridley, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gridley, 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.
Gridley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gridley 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 Public Elementary Schools in Gridley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1125 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Magnolia St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3675
Grades: 2-5
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Grades: K-1
| 316 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 elementary schools in Gridley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gridley, CA include Manzanita Elementary School, Sycamore Middle School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gridley?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley 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).
Which public elementary schools in Gridley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gridley include: Manzanita Elementary School vs. Wilson Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School vs. Mckinley Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Manzanita Elementary School
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