For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,766 students in Gardner, KS.
The top-ranked public high school in Gardner, KS is Gardner Edgerton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, KS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Gardner, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gardner Edgerton High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gardner, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Edgerton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 N. Waverly Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2600
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Gardner, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19500 S. Gardner Rd.
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3000
Gr: 5-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gardner, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gardner, KS include Gardner Edgerton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gardner?
1 public high schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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