For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,201 students in Gardner, KS.
The top ranked public preschools in Gardner, KS are Nike Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gardner, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
775 North Center
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W. Madison St.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 E Shawnee
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Moonlight Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Grades: PK-4
| 330 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 preschools in Gardner, KS?
The top ranked public preschools in Gardner, KS include Nike Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardner?
6 public preschools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gardner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gardner include: Nike Elementary School vs. Moonlight Elementary School, Grand Star Elementary School vs. Gardner Elementary School, Moonlight Elementary School vs. Nike Elementary School
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