For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,251 students in Gardner, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 197 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Gardner, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Gardner, MA are Gardner For Learning And Technology, Gardner High School and Elm Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gardner, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner For Learning And Technology
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1606
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1606
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
Grades: 8-12
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Grades: 2-4
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Gardner Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
297 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Grades: 5-7
| 518 students
Rank: n/an/a
62 Waterford Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Grades: PK-1
| 435 students
Gardner, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Grades: 1-3
| 271 students
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Grades: 11-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gardner, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Gardner, MA include Gardner For Learning And Technology, Gardner High School and Elm Street School.
How many public schools are located in Gardner, MA?
5 public schools are located in Gardner, MA.
What percentage of students in Gardner, MA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Gardner, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner, MA?
Gardner, MA public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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