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Garden Park Elementary

6562 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92845

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 605 of 6840 in California

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About Garden Park Elementary

There are 410 students in grades K–6 at Garden Park Elementary, which is located at 6562 Stanford Avenue in Garden Grove, California. The student–teacher ratio is 22:1.Seventy-eight percent of students are good at math, and eighty-three percent are good at reading. There are 48% girls and 52% boys in the student body. The weather is nice, and there is a strong sense of community. It has recently been named a Distinguished School in California. Teachers use information to guide their lessons and meet the needs of each student. The campus is friendly and runs very professionally. The price of homes in the area is between $820,000 and $1,200,000. Parents like how close the school is to the community and how dedicated the teachers are. This is one of the best elementary schools in California. Families think the school does a great job of getting students ready. A big plus for the school is that parents are very involved.

Garden Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

6562 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA, 92845

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Phone

(714) 663-6074

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 72% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
247
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 605 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Garden Park Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.53%
Asian 26.32%
Hispanic 36.03%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 10.12%
Native Am. 0%
White
27.53%
Asian
26.32%
Hispanic
36.03%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
10.12%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 247
54.66%
135 Female
45.34%
112 Male

Student Population

247 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Garden Park Elementary earned a spot in the top 20% of California schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. It also received the 2024–2025 Silver PBIS Implementation Award and was named a 2025 California Honor Roll School.

FAQ

Q1. What award did the state give Garden Park Elementary in 2025?

Ans: Garden Park Elementary was named a California Distinguished School for 2025 because its students did so well academically and in other areas.

Q2. Is there a special orientation for new families at Garden Park Elementary in 2026?

Ans: Yes, Garden Park Elementary has a "New Falcon" orientation at the end of August to welcome families to the 2026–2027 school year.

Q3. In 2026, how can parents keep track of how well their child is reading at Garden Park Elementary?

Ans. The ParentSquare portal lets parents at Garden Park Elementary keep track of their child's reading progress and literacy milestones.

Q4. What special field trip is planned for sixth graders at Garden Park Elementary in 2026?

Ans. In early 2026, sixth graders at Garden Park Elementary will go to an Outdoor Science School for several days.

Q5. In 2026, will Garden Park Elementary have any special music classes?

Ans. Yes, Garden Park Elementary offers choir and instrumental music classes for students in grades 4 through 6.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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