Top 3 Best Gardner Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,784 students in Gardner, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gardner, 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.
Gardner, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Gardner, KS (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Grades: 5-8
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 697 students
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Gardner, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
19500 S. Gardner Rd.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gardner, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gardner, KS include Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gardner, KS?
3 public middle schools are located in Gardner, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner, KS?
Gardner, KS public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

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