Garfield Elementary School
KEARNY, NJ · Kearny · Grades PK-6
1,095th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Garfield Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary School 1,095th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Garfield Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 203 students tested
Garfield Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 442 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54.6% | 71.0% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 37.8% | 21.5% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elementary School
Typical home value $580K in zip 07032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Hudson Arts and Science Charter SchoolHudson Arts and Science Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter897th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 3Franklin Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.7 mi away1,000th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 2Luis Muñoz Marin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,134th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 24% - 2Washington Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.7 mi away1,125th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 1Rafael Hernandez SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,296th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 5Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolMaria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter676th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 28% - 2Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,094th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 2Elliott Street Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,068th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elementary School in?
Garfield Elementary School is part of the Kearny district in KEARNY, New Jersey.
Is Garfield Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary School 1,095th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary School?
Hispanic 71%, White 22%, Asian 3%, Two or more races 2% (442 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07032 is $580K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 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.