Public schools in Gardner, KS
10 open public schools with an address in Gardner, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,721
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gardner public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Gardner, KS: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,721 students, an average of 572 per school. The largest campus is Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison Elementary (521).
Every listed school belongs to Gardner Edgerton. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Gardner
Elementary schools in Gardner
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Elem Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 304 | 11.3:1 | |
| Grand Star Elementary Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 380 | 10.4:1 | |
| Madison Elementary Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 521 | 13.7:1 | |
| Moonlight Elementary School Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 320 | 12:1 | |
| Nike Elementary Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 365 | 12.2:1 | |
| Sunflower Elementary Gardner Edgerton | PK–04 | 293 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Gardner
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton | 05–08 | 548 | 12.3:1 | |
| Trail Ridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton | 05–08 | 679 | 12.3:1 | |
| Wheatridge Middle School Gardner Edgerton | 05–08 | 517 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in Gardner
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High Gardner Edgerton | 09–12 | 1,794 | 15.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.9%
- Hispanic13.8%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Gardner schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,721 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gardner
How many public schools are in Gardner, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Gardner: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,721 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gardner?
All listed public schools with an address in Gardner belong to Gardner Edgerton. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Gardner?
Gardner Edgerton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gardner, with 1,794 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gardner?
No school with an address in Gardner is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gardner schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gardner public schools is 12.1:1, similar to the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Gardner guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities