8.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Grimes, California

1 schools · 1 Elementary

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.6/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Grimes

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Grand Island Elementary	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	92th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 8.6/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14%
Owner-occupied homes: 55%

About Schools in Grimes, California

Grimes, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 8.6 out of 10, schools in Grimes perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Grimes is Grand Island Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Grimes is served by 1 school district: Pierce Joint Unified. These districts collectively serve 1,494 students.

Grimes's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 43.1%.

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Elementary Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Grand Island Elementary 45 students · Kindergarten–6th	45	Kindergarten–6th	8.6

Schools in Grimes

Grimes, California · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Rent

$795/mo

Population

452

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

55%

Poverty Rate

43.1%

Community Profile

It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 43.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: California
Elementary: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Grimes schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Grimes 📊 Niche Grimes Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Pierce Joint Unified

5 schools · 1,494 students

Nearby Cities

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21 mi

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18 mi

Yolo (1 school)

24 mi

Princeton (2 schools)

24 mi

Plumas Lake (3 schools)

19 mi

Marysville (19 schools)

20 mi

Gridley (6 schools)

23 mi

Other Major Cities in California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Grimes, California

How many schools are in Grimes, California?

Grimes has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Grimes, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grimes is 8.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Grimes, California?

The top-ranked school in Grimes on MySchoolScout is Grand Island Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Grimes, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in Grimes on MySchoolScout is Grand Island Elementary with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Grimes, California?

Grimes is served by 1 school district: Pierce Joint Unified.

What is the education level in Grimes, California?

According to Census data, 14% of adults in Grimes have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Grimes, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grimes is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Grimes, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.