Best 66030 Kansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,744 students in 66030, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 66030, KS are Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 66030 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in 66030, KS have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best 66030, KS Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Gr: 5-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 66030, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 66030, KS include Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 66030?
3 public middle schools are located in 66030.
What is the racial composition of students in 66030?
66030 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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