Garden Hills Elem Academy
Champaign, IL · Champaign CUSD 4 · Grades PK - 8
2,068th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Garden Hills Elem Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garden Hills Elem Academy 2,068th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Garden Hills Elem Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Garden Hills Elem Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 359 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.9% | 54.6% | ▲ 17.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.1% | 28.1% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 16.4% | 7.0% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 11.8% | 5.0% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Garden Hills Elem Academy
Typical home value $205K in zip 61821 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garden Hills Elem Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Dr Howard Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.4 mi away1,746th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 21% - 2Stratton Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 1.7 mi away1,881st of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 4Westview Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2 mi away1,292nd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 35% - 8South Side Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2.2 mi away522nd of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 4Kenwood Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2.4 mi away1,357th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 32% - 1Washington Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 2.5 mi away1,977th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 4International Prep AcademyChampaign CUSD 4 · 2.7 mi away1,355th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 30% - 1M L King Jr Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 2.9 mi away2,080th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garden Hills Elem Academy in?
Garden Hills Elem Academy is part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district in Champaign, Illinois.
Is Garden Hills Elem Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garden Hills Elem Academy 2,068th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garden Hills Elem Academy?
Black 55%, Hispanic 28%, White 7%, Two or more races 5% (359 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garden Hills Elem Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61821 is $205K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.