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Best Schools in Gardner, MA
Gardner, MA has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,574 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Gardner meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gardner, MA
The top high schools in Gardner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wachusett Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
2. Oakmont Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashburnham-westminster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 658 Students
3. Narragansett Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 468 Students
4. Gardner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 804 Students
5. Murdock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
6. Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gardner, MA
The top middle schools in Gardner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
2. Central Tree Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Overlook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashburnham-westminster • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
4. Murdock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
5. Narragansett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 359 Students
6. Gardner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gardner, MA
The top elementary schools in Gardner, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dawson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
2. Thomas Prince
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 342 Students
3. Davis Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
4. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 333 Students
5. Briggs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashburnham-westminster • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
6. Westminster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashburnham-westminster • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 389 Students
7. Templeton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Narragansett • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 644 Students
8. Toy Town Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 294 Students
9. Gardner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 986 Students
10. Meetinghouse School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashburnham-westminster • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gardner, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gardner, MA has a total population of 21,585 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gardner, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gardner, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gardner, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gardner, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gardner, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gardner, MA
How many schools are in Gardner, MA?
Gardner, MA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,574 students in total.
How do schools in Gardner perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Gardner score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Gardner meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gardner?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Gardner
4 of 4 schools in Gardner carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Gardner. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.