For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 86 students in Gardner, CO.
The top ranked public school in Gardner, CO is Gardner Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardner, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gardner have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gardner, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gardner, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Gardner, CO include Gardner Valley School.
How many public schools are located in Gardner?
1 public schools are located in Gardner.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardner?
Gardner public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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