Garvy J Elementary School

Garvy J Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-8
5225 N Oak Park Ave,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
4.3
3.5
739 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julie Ann Mcglade
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
31%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
56.1%
State Average
43%
Math
44.2%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
776:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
White
49.5%
Hispanic
36.1%
Asian
7.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 12 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
2/17/2023
I went to Garveys from fifth grade through eighth grade graduation, and then continue my education at Taft high school My experience is Garvey was very good. I made special friends that I've had even up to this date. The teachers were for the most part, attentive, and taught their students appropriately I was wondering if there was anyway there was a registry book for my year I went there. Well I graduated in 1966 a ledger of students such as a yearbook that I could look up some old friends and if anyone reads this to my dear friend from school all the way up to now just passed away. Her name is Sandie Olsen.
4.0 NicheUser
7/13/2014
Education is pretty good but could offer more
5.0 NicheUser
7/13/2014
The staff is just amazing! They are very caring and show concern for all students
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 23 Reviews
3.0 other
2/21/2026
When I went years ago to this school, my experience wasn't very good, given that not only would the kids be mean at times, but some of the teachers could be mean for no apparent reason, even if you didn't do anything. I will say that you will run into some genuinely kind teachers, especially some of...
1.0 parent
11/20/2025
My child is being bullied , racism is highly , she got threaten about getting jumped and shot at and nothing has been done . Bullying needs to stop now
1.0 other
8/28/2025
Principal is feminist and sexist and completely can’t understand a story. Worst person to be deciding punishments. Both Garvys and Tafts ranking went down this year for a reason. Since this new principal was assigned the ranking went nothing but down. YES Garvy was a top school before, but now it’s...
1.0 parent
1/31/2023
School is understaffed so they made the junior coach program to have the 5th graders watch the 1st and 2nd graders, 6graders watch the 3rd graders and so on. Not only do they have the young kids watch the younger ones they also yell and demand them to do things with lack of respect. This school is n...

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Garvy J Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Garvy J Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $478,049. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Howard Taft High School, Ridgewood Community High School, Rickover Naval Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garvy J Elementary School.

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