For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,532 students in Gardner, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 179 private students). 93% 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 Academy For Learning And Technology, Gardner High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gardner, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1673
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gardner High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gardner, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gardner, MA include Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology, Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gardner?
4 public schools are located in Gardner.
What percentage of students in Gardner go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Gardner are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gardner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gardner include: Gardner Middle School vs. Gardner Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School vs. Gardner Middle School, Gardner Middle School vs. Gardner High School
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