For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,779 students in Gardner, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gardner, KS are Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gardner, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16200 Kill Creek Road
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3850
Gr: 5-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wheatridge Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 E. Washington Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Trail Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 E. Grand Street
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 856-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 middle schools in Gardner, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gardner, KS include Pioneer Ridge Middle School, Wheatridge Middle School and Trail Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gardner?
3 public middle schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).