For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in Gardner, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gardner, MA are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gardner, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gardner, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gardner, MA include Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gardner?
2 public middle schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gardner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gardner include: Gardner Middle School vs. Gardner High School
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