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Garvey School

3950 Bronxwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10466

Garvey School in Bronx, NY, serves 62 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a co–ed, nonsectarian city school setting located in East Bronx.

Founded in 2000, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a faculty where 85% of teachers hold advanced degrees.

The tuition cost is $8,250 per year, below the Bronx elementary private school average, and the school offers rolling admissions with no additional application deadlines.

Garvey School's student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in New York State for diversity.

The school community observes a formal dress code and offers a summer school program in addition to the regular academic year.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 62 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,250

View national tuition avg.

Admissions Director

Monique Charles

Admissions Associate

guthrieo@garveyschool.org

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

EquestrianIndoor Soccer

SwimmingTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Arts and Music Programs

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Garvey School cost?

Garvey School's tuition is approximately $8,250 for private students.

What sports does Garvey School offer?

Garvey School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Equestrian, Indoor Soccer, Swimming and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Garvey School?

The application deadline for Garvey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Garvey School located?

Garvey School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 15 other private schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 62 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,250
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,733 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).