For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 729 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 63% 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 (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%
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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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