Public schools in Savannah, GA
47 open public schools with an address in Savannah, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
47
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
26,826
47 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
5
20 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Savannah public schools
The federal directory lists 47 public schools in Savannah, GA: 25 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high, 3 combined or other. The 47 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 26,826 students, an average of 571 per school. The largest campus is Godley Station School (1,585 students).
Savannah-Chatham County operates the most schools here (45), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools, 20 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 9 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Savannah
Elementary schools in Savannah
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea B Williams Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | 02–05 | 414 | 10.6:1 | |
| Butler Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 524 | 12.8:1 | |
| Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Savannah-Chatham County · Charter | PK–05 | 216 | 17.1:1 | |
| Ellis Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–08 | 419 | 9.7:1 | |
| Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–08 | 770 | 11.6:1 | |
| Gadsden Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 493 | 12.6:1 | |
| Georgetown School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 544 | 11.5:1 | |
| Godley Station School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 1,585 | 14.9:1 | |
| Gould Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 559 | 10.8:1 | |
| Haven Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 361 | 12:1 | |
| Heard Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–05 | 636 | 13:1 | |
| Henderson E Formey Jr Early Learning Center Savannah-Chatham County | PK–01 | 324 | 12.2:1 | |
| Hesse School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 996 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hodge Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–05 | 420 | 14.2:1 | |
| Isle of Hope School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 569 | 12.1:1 | |
| Jacob G. Smith Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–05 | 466 | 12.3:1 | |
| Marshpoint Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | PK–05 | 603 | 11:1 | |
| May Howard Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 539 | 10:1 | |
| Otis J Brock III Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 568 | 14.2:1 | |
| Pulaski K-8 School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–08 | 1,147 | 14.5:1 | |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter School Savannah-Chatham County · Charter | KG–08 | 349 | 11.1:1 | |
| Southwest Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 769 | 15.7:1 | |
| Susie King Taylor Community School Savannah-Chatham County · Charter | KG–08 | 284 | 13.5:1 | |
| White Bluff Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 701 | 14.4:1 | |
| Windsor Forest Elementary School Savannah-Chatham County | PK–05 | 656 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Savannah
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Middle School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 06–08 | 486 | 10.3:1 | |
| DeRenne Middle School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 06–08 | 484 | 10.5:1 | |
| Hubert Middle School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 06–08 | 471 | 12:1 | |
| Myers Middle School Savannah-Chatham County | 06–08 | 503 | 13.2:1 | |
| Oglethorpe Charter School Savannah-Chatham County · Charter | 06–08 | 567 | 12.9:1 | |
| Southwest Middle School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 06–08 | 528 | 12.3:1 | |
| The STEM Academy at Bartlett Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 06–08 | 625 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Savannah
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 973 | 14.9:1 | |
| DJJ Chatham Multi Service Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Special Education School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Islands High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 752 | 13.7:1 | |
| Jenkins High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,265 | 14.8:1 | |
| Johnson High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 762 | 11.7:1 | |
| Savannah Arts Academy Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 801 | 13.3:1 | |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School Savannah-Chatham County · Charter | 09–12 | 68 | 7.2:1 | |
| Savannah Early College High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 151 | 12.5:1 | |
| Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 25 | 6.3:1 | |
| The School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 575 | 10.6:1 | |
| Windsor Forest High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,069 | 15.4:1 | |
| Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School Savannah-Chatham County · Magnet | 09–12 | 694 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Savannah
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah-Chatham E-Learning Academy Savannah-Chatham County · Virtual | 01–12 | 441 | 13.3:1 | |
| School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low Savannah-Chatham County | PK–12 | 605 | 13.2:1 | |
| UHS of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment Center Savannah-Chatham County | PK–12 | 69 | 9.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black57.7%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 46 Savannah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (26,826 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Savannah
How many public schools are in Savannah, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 47 open public schools with a location address in Savannah: 25 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 26,826 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Savannah?
Schools with an address in Savannah belong to 2 education agencies, led by Savannah-Chatham County (45 schools), Department of Juvenile Justice (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Savannah?
Jenkins High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Savannah, with 1,265 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Savannah?
Yes. 5 of the 47 public schools in Savannah are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, Oglethorpe Charter School, Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Savannah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Savannah public schools is 12.6:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Savannah guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities