For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 931 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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