Garfield Elem School
Maywood, IL · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Grades PK - 5
1,771st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Garfield Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elem School 1,771st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Garfield Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Garfield Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.0% | 57.6% | ▼ 23.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 36.7% | ▲ 19.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elem School
Typical home value $256K in zip 60153 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Roosevelt Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.5 mi away1,066th of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 31% - 6Washington Dual Language AcademyMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.6 mi away988th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 34% - 2Emerson Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 0.7 mi away1,752nd of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 11% - 6Lindop Elem SchoolLindop SD 92 · 1.1 mi away982nd of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 27% - 2Thurgood Marshall Elem SchoolBellwood SD 88 · 1.3 mi away1,768th of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 16% - 4Lincoln Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 1.4 mi away1,307th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 4Melrose Park Elem SchoolMaywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · 1.5 mi away1,394th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 26% - 3Lincoln Elementary SchoolBellwood SD 88 · 1.6 mi away1,519th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elem School in?
Garfield Elem School is part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district in Maywood, Illinois.
Is Garfield Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elem School 1,771st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elem School?
Black 58%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 5% (493 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60153 is $256K 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.