For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,614 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 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gridley, CA (2026)
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1045 Sycamore St.
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-5686
Gr: K-1 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (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. Mckinley Elementary School, Manzanita Elementary School vs. Wilson Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Manzanita Elementary School
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