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Garvey Academy

Detroit, Michigan · Grades PreK to 8 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Garvey Academy

Garvey Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Detroit, Michigan. Enrollment was 434 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. There are about 13.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Wayne County. It is one of 101 schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District. Within 5 miles there are 83 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	2301 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48214
Phone	(313) 866-7400
School district	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	434
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33
Students per teacher	13.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110307756). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Garvey Academy serve?

Garvey Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Garvey Academy?

Garvey Academy reported 434 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garvey Academy?

About 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 434 students and 33 teachers in federal data.

Is Garvey Academy a public or charter school?

Garvey Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Garvey Academy in?

Garvey Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-public-schools-community-district/

Where is Garvey Academy located?

Garvey Academy is at 2301 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48214. The phone number is (313) 866-7400.

How many other schools are near Garvey Academy?

There are 83 other schools within 5 miles of Garvey Academy in our directory.