For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,907 students in 01440, MA (there are , serving 225 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 01440, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01440, MA are Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology, Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01440 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01440, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01440, MA Public Schools (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 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Gardner Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
297 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603
Gr: 5-7 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Pearl Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 991-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 1,053 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
62 Waterford Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1605
Gr: PK-1 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
01440, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9248
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 32%
130 Elm Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-5480
Gr: 1-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480
Gr: 11-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 12%
75 East Broadway
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-4076
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-4076
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01440, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01440, MA include Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology, Gardner High School and Gardner Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01440?
5 public schools are located in 01440.
What percentage of students in 01440 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 01440 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01440?
01440 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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