Garvy J Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades K - 8
778th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
Garvy J Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garvy J Elem School 778th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Garvy J Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Garvy J Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 744 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.4% | 50.1% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.1% | 36.6% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Garvy J Elem School
Typical home value $386K in zip 60656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garvy J Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Beard Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.5 mi away
- 8Union Ridge Elem SchoolUnion Ridge SD 86 · 0.8 mi away479th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 52% - 9Oriole Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away353rd of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 61% - 8Norwood Park Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away573rd of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 48% - 5Hitch Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away1,159th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 29% - 8Onahan Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away534th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 50% - 4Smyser Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away1,349th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 4Prussing Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.4 mi away1,280th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garvy J Elem School in?
Garvy J Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Garvy J Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garvy J Elem School 778th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garvy J Elem School?
White 50%, Hispanic 37%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 3% (744 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garvy J Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60656 is $386K 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.