Best Public Schools in Gardner, IL (2025-26)

Best Gardner Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Gardner, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Gardner, IL are Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School and Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gardner, IL public schools have an score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gardner, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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500 E Main St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2176

Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Gardner Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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598 N Elm St
Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-2313

Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gardner, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Gardner, IL include Gardner-south Wilmington Twp High School and Gardner Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Gardner?

2 public schools are located in Gardner.

What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?

Gardner public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).