Garden City Elementary School

Garden City Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2814 DUNN Ave, Jacksonville, FL

Highlands Neighborhood

Duval County Public Schools

338 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Students will enjoy the school spirit at Garden City Elementary. The school, which serves more than 400 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, opened in 1951 and is part of the Duval County Public School system. The mascot, the Stinger Bee, and the acronym STING encourage pupils and faculty to “strive for excellence, treat others with respect, inspire each other, never give up and genuinely do our best.” In addition to its core curriculum, students enjoy art, music, special events such as Book Character Days, where students can dress in costume and act out their favorite literary scenes, and an annual Poetry Festival. Another student benefit is the adjacent 10-acre park used for Fun Fridays, during which students head to the playground for games and special treats. Garden City Elementary partners with religious and civic organizations to provide activities for students and faculty. Local churches and businesses help support Teacher Appreciation Week, and sports teams, such as the Jacksonville Sharks, make special appearances to encourage students as they prepare for standardized tests.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Mychelle Grover

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

384:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.1%

Female

45.9%

Black

76.9%

White

10.1%

Hispanic

8.8%

Two or more races

3.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/18/2025

We’ve had an amazing experience at Garden City! My child attended all 6 years. The teachers are incredibly dedicated, patient, and truly care about each student’s academic and emotional growth. The school creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to do their best....

1.0 other

12/8/2023

commucation is horrible, no one take accountability I will not recommend this school to anyone

1.0 parent

8/21/2023

The teachers were good to my daughter, but if you get to the front office you're going to be disappointed, a lady so rude that she shouldn't be there to attend to the public, the day I went there were more people so they wanted to talk to the principal, she's person is unbearable, if the school sees...

1.0 parent

2/18/2020

The absolute worse school I have ever seen.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Victory Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

C+

Biscayne High School

9th to 12th
Charter

Inner City Christian School

K to 12th
Private

Garden City Elementary Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Ray Greene Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails

Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp

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Fishing
Picnic Area

Riverview Park

Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Grills

Garden City Park

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Florida Duval County Jacksonville 32218 Highlands

Garden City Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Garden City Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $221,285. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian Academy, Biscayne High School, Inner City Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garden City Elementary School.

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