For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,980 students in Gardner, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardner, KS are Nike Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gardner, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nike Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19500 S. Gardner Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
775 North Center
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3700
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W. Madison St.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Star Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 East Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3750
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 E Shawnee
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Grades: 5-8
| 570 students
Rank: #77.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Rank: #88.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Grades: 5-8
| 684 students
Rank: #99.
Moonlight Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17960 S Moonlight Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3100
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Gardner, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19500 S. Gardner Rd.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Grades: 5-6
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gardner, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gardner, KS include Nike Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School and Madison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gardner?
9 public elementary schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gardner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gardner include: Nike Elementary School vs. Moonlight Elementary School, Grand Star Elementary School vs. Gardner Elementary School, Moonlight Elementary School vs. Nike Elementary School
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