School District
Garden City Union Free School District
- Garden City, NY
- 15 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityC-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationA
- SportsA+
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA
Garden City Union Free School District Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Garden City Union Free School District
Middle Schools in Garden City Union Free School District
High Schools in Garden City Union Free School District
Academics
Students
Diversity
C-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
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Teachers
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$27,116/ student
National
$12,239- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$171,750
National
$55,322Median Rent
$3,206
National
$949Median Home Value
$836,100
National
$184,700Garden City Union Free School District Reviews
15 reviews
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Garden City is great if you’re a white sporty kid- if you diverge from that, you could be in for trouble. While the sports, academics, many teachers, and facilities are pretty good, where this school district lacks is in diversity. There’s a LOT of bullying, mostly in the elementary through middle schools- I was bullied from 1st to 8th grade, and it’s flailing up a bit now. Unless you’re the sporty, perfectly socially adapted, your-parents-give-you-everything type, you may be in for a rough few years. As in any school, some teachers are incredible- some not so much. The middle school guidance department is fairly useless, although they get a little better in the high school. Overall, this district can be either amazing or terrible for you or your child- it all depends on the fit. Just keep in mind that it’s a bit of a bubble, and although academically you may be fairly prepared, you won’t have the best idea of what the real world is like when you leave.
I graduated from the Garden City public school systems a few years ago, and I truly feel my experiences prepared me for a successful and well-rounded life. Each school, from 1st grade through high school, offered more than alternative options my parents had considered. I appreciated the encouragement of music, art, VOLUNTEERING, and sports elementary school enforced, the continuation of that and addition of language options in early middle school, and the vast amount of alternative subject matters that the high school offered (which the private schools could not compete with) paired with the excellent sports and music programs, and community service requirements. I could not be more thankful for my education.
I am a student at Garden City High School. I have had some great teachers that made those classes more interesting. I belonged to the wrestling and lacrosse teams that have created some great bonds. Overall I have had a great experience at the high school.