Best Schools in Savannah, Georgia
73 schools · 36 Elementary · 7 Middle · 16 High · 14 Other
Choosing a school in Savannah?
Use this page to compare every school in Savannah by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School
Elementary · Savannah-chatham County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School
High · Savannah-chatham County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The Stem Academy at Bartlett
Middle · Savannah-chatham County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Savannah for 2026 are Savannah Classical Academy Charter School (9.8/10), Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School (9.3/10), and The Stem Academy at Bartlett (9.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
73
49 public · 24 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$253,860
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
73
49 public · 24 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$253,860
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.8/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Savannah schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +43.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Savannah schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Savannah
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 73). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah Classical Academy Charter School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | The Stem Academy at Bartlett | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts | 9.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodville-tompkins Technical and Career High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Savannah Early College High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | May Howard Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Jacob G. Smith Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Savannah Arts Academy | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hancock Day School | 8.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $62,536
- Median home value
- $253,860
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Savannah compares
Georgia rank
#158 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$63k
90% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
67
Education Snapshot
Savannah, GeorgiaSavannah's 73 schools span 2 districts and enroll approximately 33,308 students across 36 elementary, 7 middle, 16 high, and 14 combined or alternative campuses. The city's average MySchoolScout composite rating is 5.9/10 across 67 scored schools — trailing the Georgia state average of 6.3/10 by 0.4 points. That rating gap tracks with an income gap: Savannah's median household income of $64,716 runs 19% below the state median of $79,605. Five charter schools provide alternatives to the two traditional district systems. Adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher make up 37% of the city's population. For families comparing Savannah to other Georgia cities, the below-state-average composite and below-median household income together signal a school landscape where individual campus research — rather than city-level averages — will be the most useful guide.
About Schools in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah's public school landscape covers 48 ranked schools with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 — a solid baseline that masks meaningful variation between the city's strongest and weakest performers. Nearly half of all ranked schools, 23 of 48, score 7 or above, giving families real options across the metro area rather than a handful of outliers carrying the city's reputation.
Elementary education is where Savannah's top performers concentrate. Savannah Classical Academy Charter School leads every school in the city with a 9.7 out of 10, making it the clear benchmark for parents prioritizing academics at the elementary level. May Howard Elementary and Marshpoint Elementary both score 9.5, followed closely by Bloomingdale Elementary at 9.0 and Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts at 8.9. Five elementary schools sitting between 8.9 and 9.7 signals a competitive upper tier — parents willing to research attendance zones and charter enrollment processes will find genuinely strong options.
That concentration at the top also means the spread across all 48 schools is wide. An average of 6.9 tells parents to look closely at individual school scores rather than assuming neighborhood assignment will land a child in a high-performing building. The 48% of schools scoring 7 or above is encouraging, but it equally means just over half score below that threshold. District boundaries and charter availability will shape access more than city-level averages will.
Practically, parents new to Savannah should start by mapping their address against attendance zones for May Howard and Marshpoint, both high-scorers with strong elementary ratings. Families open to charter enrollment should prioritize researching Savannah Classical Academy's application timeline early — top-rated charters in competitive cities typically fill quickly. For parents with arts-focused children, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts at 8.9 offers a specialized option still well within the city's top tier. Across the board, Savannah rewards parents who go school-by-school rather than relying on district-wide assumptions.
Elementary Schools
36 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.8 |
| 2 | 776 students · Pre-K–8th | 9.2 |
| 3 | 565 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 4 | 468 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 645 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 309 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 388 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 8 | 576 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 |
| 9 | 664 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 |
| 10 | 525 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
Show all 36 elementary schools in Savannah
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 697 students · 6th–8th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 512 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 584 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
| 4 | 420 students · 6th–8th | 3.7 |
| 5 | 496 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
| 6 | 712 students · 6th–8th | 2.4 |
| 7 | 452 students · 6th–8th | 2.2 |
High Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 students · 9th–12th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 706 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 145 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 4 | 853 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 797 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 6 | 814 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 639 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 8 | 1,179 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 9 | 904 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 10 | 1,007 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 |
Show all 16 high schools in Savannah
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 2 | 493 students · 1st–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 666 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.8 | ||
Private Schools11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Habersham SchoolPrivate 182 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Butler Christian AcademyPrivate 111 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | St Andrew's SchoolPrivate 489 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Chatham AcademyPrivate 76 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 34 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Veritas AcademyPrivate 180 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | Savannah Country Day SchoolPrivate 967 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 14 other schools in Savannah
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia · 73 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 10 ZIP codes
Median Income
$62,536
Median Home Value
$253,860
Median Rent
$1,330/mo
Population
261,110
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Community Profile
Savannah has a median household income of $62,536. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $253,860, with a median rent of $1,330/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 36
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 16
- Other
- 14
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Common questions about schools in Savannah, Georgia
How many schools are in Savannah, Georgia?
Savannah has 73 schools, including 49 public and 24 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Savannah, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Savannah is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Savannah, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Savannah on MySchoolScout is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Savannah, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Savannah on MySchoolScout is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Savannah, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Savannah on MySchoolScout is The Stem Academy at Bartlett with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Savannah, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Savannah on MySchoolScout is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
How many school districts serve Savannah, Georgia?
Savannah is served by 2 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Savannah-chatham County.
What is the education level in Savannah, Georgia?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Savannah have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Savannah, Georgia?
The median household income in Savannah is approximately $62,536 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Savannah, Georgia?
Yes, Savannah has 24 private schools alongside 49 public schools. The top-rated private school is Hancock Day School with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Savannah, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Savannah is 11.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Savannah, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.