For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,415 students in Gardner, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardner, MA are Elm Street School and Gardner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gardner, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Gardner, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardner, MA include Elm Street School and Gardner Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardner, MA?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gardner, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner, MA?
Gardner, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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