Marcus Garvey School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 102 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marcus Garvey School
Pre-K	3
Kind	12
1	15
2	10
3	18
4	12
5	11
6	9
7	5
8	7

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Student Body

Total Students

102 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

In Marcus Garvey School, Dr. Anyim C. Palmer is one of the most innovative, resourceful educators of his time.
Dr. Anyim has taken his vision and created a model for educating children that can be used to address the American educational crisis.
Marcus Garvey School has unequivocally stood as testimony to the incredible achievements of it's founder, Dr. Anyim Palmer.
The school has received national acclaim for it's academic achievements.
Scholars, politicians, educators, and journalist, from around the nation have come to witness the incredible academic fetes performed by Marcus Garvey students.

In Marcus Garvey School, Dr. Anyim C. Palmer is one of the most innovative, resourceful educators of his time. Dr. Anyim has taken his vision and created a model for educating children that can be used to address the American educational crisis. Marcus Garvey School has unequivocally stood as testimony to the incredible achievements of it's founder, Dr. Anyim Palmer. The school has received national acclaim for it's academic achievements. Scholars, politicians, educators, and journalist, from around the nation have come to witness the incredible academic fetes performed by Marcus Garvey students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Marcus Garvey School?

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

In what neighborhood is Marcus Garvey School located?

Marcus Garvey School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

School Reviews

5 3/6/2020

I love this school, the field trips (book store meeting Bernie Mac), the MLK parade, me and my sisters stepped in, great memories, USC class relationship, teachers who were serious about their craft and have instilled long-lasting skills. Unforgettable memories with my peers I miss my peers :) I wish we had a reunion! I'm a doctoral Student at GCU and to God be the glory!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Janae' Anderson

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