For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 936 students in Gardner, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Gardner, MA are Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology and Gardner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Gardner, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardner High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gardner, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 809 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 high schools in Gardner, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Gardner, MA include Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology and Gardner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gardner?
2 public high schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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