For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,601 students in 01440, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01440, MA are Gardner Middle School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01440 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01440, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01440, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
297 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Gr: 5-7 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Pearl Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
01440, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 32%
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gr: 1-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Gr: 11-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 12%
75 East Broadway
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-4076
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-4076
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01440, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01440, MA include Gardner Middle School and Gardner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01440?
2 public elementary schools are located in 01440.
What is the racial composition of students in 01440?
01440 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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