Top 10 Best Gardner Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,654 students in Gardner, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Gardner, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Gardner, KS Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunflower Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
775 North Center
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 W. Madison St.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Gardner Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
218 E Shawnee
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Nike Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19500 S. Gardner Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Star Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 East Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
Grades: PK-4
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Moonlight Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Wheatridge Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Trail Ridge Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
Gardner Edgerton High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 N. Waverly Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2600
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Gardner, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19500 S. Gardner Rd.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gardner, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Gardner, KS are Sunflower Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gardner, KS?
10 public schools are located in Gardner, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner, KS?
Gardner, KS minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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