GARRETT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garrett Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 389 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Garrett Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School, located in the Hamilton neighborhood of Northeast Baltimore, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As a Baltimore City Public School, it functions as a community-centered hub that emphasizes academic growth and social development. The school’s curriculum is designed to support a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, literacy, and foundational mathematical skills while preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school.

Beyond core academics, Garrett Heights is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive school culture. The school integrates various extracurricular activities and community engagement initiatives to keep students connected and involved. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and the well-being of its students, Garrett Heights strives to act as a pillar of the Ailsa Avenue community, working to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to reach their educational potential within the city’s public school system.

For more information, contact Garrett Heights Elementary at (410) 396-6361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.