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#393 of 433 private schools in GA

Calvary Day School

School · Savannah, GA

A private school in Savannah, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

4625 WATERS AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Enrollment971
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Calvary Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low20/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,805

Median home value

$193,100

Median rent

$1,199/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White72.5%
Black17.2%
Two or More3.5%
Asian2.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Pacific Islander2.0%
Native American0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Habersham SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.5 mi182Compare →
School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon LowEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–120.9 mi666Compare →
St John AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.4 mi21Compare →
Uhs of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment CenterEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–121.5 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Calvary Day School is listed in Savannah, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Calvary Day School

Calvary Day School is a private school in Savannah, GA, serving approximately 971 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Calvary Day School

What grades does Calvary Day School serve?

Calvary Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Calvary Day School?

Calvary Day School has an enrollment of approximately 971 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvary Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Calvary Day School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Calvary Day School rank in GA?

Calvary Day School ranks #393 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Calvary Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Calvary Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Calvary Day School a private school?

Yes, Calvary Day School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Calvary Day School a religious school?

Calvary Day School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
971
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
Area population (ZIP 31404)
30,749
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31404; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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