For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,488 students in Gardner, MA.
The top ranked public preschool in Gardner, MA is Gardner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gardner, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Pearl Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 1,053 students
Rank: n/an/a
62 Waterford Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Grades: PK-1
| 435 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 preschools in Gardner, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gardner, MA include Gardner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gardner?
2 public preschools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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