For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 775 students in Gridley, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gridley, 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.
Gridley, CA public middle schools 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 Gridley 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 Public Middle Schools in Gridley, CA (2025)
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%
Gridley, 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 middle schools in Gridley, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gridley, CA include Manzanita Elementary School and Sycamore Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gridley?
2 public middle schools are located in Gridley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gridley?
Gridley 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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