Very Good
#86 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 20% of private schools
Bethesda Academy
High School
9520 FERGUSON AVE, Savannah, GA 31406
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Georgia private schools
#86 of 433
In Savannah
#2 of 19
public schools
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Bethesda Academy
High School in Savannah · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bethesda Academy
Bethesda Academy is a private high school in Savannah, GA. Bethesda Academy serves approximately 99 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethesda Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 433 private schools in GA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- GA avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 99 students, Bethesda Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Bethesda Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bethesda Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bethesda Academy compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Savannah, GA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethesda Academy (this school) | 7.3 |
| Hesse School | 4.6 |
| Isle of Hope School | 4.3 |
| Oglethorpe Charter School | 4.2 |
| The STEM Academy at Bartlett | 9.2 |
| Windsor Forest High School | 4.3 |
| UHS of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center | 5.5 |
| Jenkins High School | 5.6 |
| School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low | 4.8 |
| Myers Middle School | 2.2 |
| Johnson High School | 6.6 |
| Savannah Arts Academy | 8.5 |
| Ellis Elementary School | 6.0 |
| DeRenne Middle School | 3.4 |
| Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy | 5.2 |
| Beach High School | 5.3 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School | 9.3 |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter School | 9.8 |
| Susie King Taylor Community School | 7.7 |
| Hubert Middle School | 3.7 |
| Coastal Middle School | 7.4 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Savannah
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
9520 FERGUSON AVE, Savannah, GA 31406
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bethesda Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 3.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Jenkins High School (rated 5.6/10, 4.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Windsor Forest High School (rated 4.3/10, 3.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Savannah, see our Savannah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hesse School Savannah | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Savannah | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Isle of Hope School Savannah | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Oglethorpe Charter School Savannah | 2.8 mi | 4.2 |
| The STEM Academy at Bartlett Savannah | 2.9 mi | 9.2 |
| CHATHAM ACADEMY Savannah | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| White Bluff Elementary School Savannah | 2.9 mi | 4.1 |
| SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Savannah | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL Savannah | 3.6 mi | 7.0 |
| HANCOCK DAY SCHOOL Savannah | 3.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Windsor Forest Elementary School Savannah | 3.1 mi | 4.4 |
| UHS of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center Savannah | 3.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Largo-Tibet Elementary School Savannah | 3.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Heard Elementary School Savannah | 4.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Windsor Forest High School Savannah | 3.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Hodge Elementary School Savannah | 4.2 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOHN ACADEMY Savannah | 4.3 mi | — |
| Jenkins High School Savannah | 4.4 mi | 5.6 |
| RAMBAM DAY SCHOOL Savannah | 4.6 mi | 6.3 |
| School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Savannah | 4.7 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 31406 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,084
Median Home Value
$260,800
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Population
34,649
College Educated
36.9%
Homeownership
58.4%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
36.5
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| ACADEME OF THE OAKS Decatur, GA | 7.2 |
| Habersham Success Academy Mount Airy, GA | 7.2 |
| DEVEREUX GEORGIA - ACKERMAN ACADEMY Kennesaw, GA | 7.4 |
| Webster County High School Preston, GA | 7.1 |
| BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY Atlanta, GA | 6.9 |
| YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL OF ATLANTA Atlanta, GA | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bethesda Academy
What grades does Bethesda Academy serve?
Bethesda Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bethesda Academy?
Bethesda Academy has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bethesda Academy rank in GA?
Bethesda Academy ranks #86 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Bethesda Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethesda Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bethesda Academy a private school?
Yes, Bethesda Academy is a private all-boys school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bethesda Academy a religious school?
Bethesda Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chatham County
- Phone
- (912) 355-2055
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