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Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Public, Charter Grades K-8

88^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 365 students in grades K-8 in Savannah, Georgia, which is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages on academic assessments, with 75% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 26.2% for the district and 34.9% for the state. In 8th grade math, the school had 100% proficiency, far exceeding the 28.2% for the district and 47% for the state.

Savannah Classical Academy has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to the top 7% in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.7 to 13.9, compared to 10.7 to 14.0 at nearby schools. Despite serving a high-needs population, with 76.99% to 99.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school spends more per student ($17,361 in 2018-2019) than the nearby traditional public schools ($9,124 to $12,461 per student in 2018-2019).

Compared to other elementary and middle schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Hodge Elementary School, and Butler Elementary School, Savannah Classical Academy stands out as the top performer, often by a wide margin. For example, in 8th grade science, the school had 95.5% proficiency, compared to just 17.2% for the district. This consistent academic success, efficient use of resources, and growing reputation suggest Savannah Classical Academy is a model for effective charter school education in the region.

349

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,894

Per pupil spending ?

93.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

705 E Anderson St
Savannah, GA 31401

(912) 395-4040

District: Savannah-Chatham County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.1%

White:

20.3%

Hispanic:

19.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (75% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 77 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg29%

Georgia avg41%

Elementary school

88^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 77 pts since 2015

From bottom 16% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

13^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 81 pts since 2015

From bottom 16% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 32Elementary Schools in the Savannah-Chatham County

127^th of 206Savannah-Chatham County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	88 of 1238	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	117 of 1248	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	249 of 1242	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	60.3	453 of 1244	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.7	525 of 1214	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.8	916 of 1234	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	919 of 1209	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.4	1086 of 1205	9.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	16.8	1043 of 1233	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.9	1043 of 1240	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	97.8	13 of 584	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	57 of 588	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	38 of 577	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	58.6	202 of 567	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.1	313 of 542	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.5	403 of 559	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.2	345 of 543	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	20.8	438 of 539	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.0	447 of 545	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.2	449 of 537	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies91%+52 vs state

Science78%+41 vs state

Mathematics73%+30 vs state

English Language Arts73%+33 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Saturday, August 25, 2018

Great example of a turnaround school on the way up! Scores improved dramatically in just one year. SCA curriculum is outstanding! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 25, 2017

This is an amazing school. I am so happy to have my children there. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 4, 2017

Poor academics, worse discipline. Also, nontrue supprts for special needs kids, even those with mild disabilities. They're on state probation and they should be upfront with parents about how their curriculum doesn't match the Ga state requirements. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

I love the old teaching methods that is used. It makes me feel like my children has a real chance of learning hands on. I don't know how other parents feel, but I refuse to let my kids depend solely on Google and video games. Savannah Classical is perfect for parents who still believe that true education is important. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 19, 2017

This school would be great, however they have horrible communication skills. When a situation comes up and they do not know how to handle it they make poor decisions. They are quick to show favoritism as well, instead of everything being across the board. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 E Anderson St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4040	349	32	11.0	93.1%	71 (20.3%)	175 (50.1%)	67 (19.2%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.7%)	93.7	88^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.4	117^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.6%	29		75.0	68.8	69.7	77.8	66.7	81.8	66.7	75.0	63.6	74.1	70.0	100.0	66.7	95.5	90.9	$24,894	$322	$24,571
Andrea B Williams Elementary School	Public	1-5	1150 Wheaton St	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-2500	414	39	10.6	93.0%	10 (2.4%)	365 (88.2%)	25 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	11.8	1149^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.2%		14.1	1116^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.6%	33		10.6	17.3	17.6				18.6	23.5	12.2				20.3			$20,839	$3,241	$17,597
Susie King Taylor Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1709 Bull St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	Yes	No	No	No	(912) 395-4200	284	21	13.5	85.9%	29 (10.2%)	227 (79.9%)	15 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	17.7	1035^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.4%		17.6	1048^th of 1248 public elementary schools	16.0%	13		32.5	17.6	24.3	18.8	18.5		20.0	26.5	18.9	6.3	14.8		10.8			$17,533	$2,181	$15,352
Henderson E Formey Junior Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	400 E Broad St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5500	324	27	12.2	96.0%	12 (3.7%)	268 (82.7%)	31 (9.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)																	$27,956	$1,532	$26,425
Ellis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	220 E 49th St	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5470	419	43	9.7	41.5%	207 (49.4%)	135 (32.2%)	27 (6.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (10.5%)	40.8	677^th of 1238 public elementary schools	45.3%		41.6	668^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.5%	9		41.7	43.5	31.0	55.9	58.1	48.3	41.7	28.3	19.0	14.7	54.8	58.6	23.8	41.4	13.8	$22,316	$746	$21,571
Shuman Elementary School	Public	1-5	415 Goebel Ave	Savannah	31404	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-4500	482	34	14.1	92.9%	14 (2.9%)	354 (73.4%)	94 (19.5%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	18.9	1016^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.9%		26.6	903^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	27.6%	113		11.4	18.9	24.0				17.6	33.0	21.5				30.3			$18,015	$1,968	$16,047
Gadsden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 May St	Savannah	31415	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5940	493	39	12.6	99.0%	4 (0.8%)	465 (94.3%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	14.4	1104^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.8%		14.6	1104^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.5%			13.5	21.1	9.9				27.0	33.8	11.1				14.6			$19,668	$2,005	$17,663
Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	649 W Jones St	Savannah	31401	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-5975	770	67	11.5	51.0%	193 (25.1%)	392 (50.9%)	73 (9.5%)	31 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (10.4%)	83.6	193^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	84.4%		82.3	206^th of 1248 public elementary schools	83.5%	13	100.0	39.3	48.1	57.1	79.6	77.6	76.5	54.1	67.9	57.1	71.3	60.7	59.2	61.5	63.2	62.2	$17,571	$758	$16,814
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Lamara Dr	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 395-6530	466	38	12.2	47.4%	173 (37.1%)	209 (44.8%)	32 (6.9%)	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.2%)	69.1	334^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.0%		79.1	241^st of 1248 public elementary schools	80.7%	93		41.0	52.9	62.5				44.6	57.4	45.8				48.6			$19,365	$1,031	$18,333
Hodge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	975 Clinch Street	Savannah	31405	Chatham County	Savannah-Chatham County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 395-5200	420	30	14.2	95.2%	14 (3.3%)	366 (87.1%)	21 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.6%)	37.5	718^th of 1238 public elementary schools	42.0%		36.7	745^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.3%	27		19.0	37.7	32.3				33.3	47.2	32.3				37.7			$20,087	$2,343	$17,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 349 students attended Savannah Classical Academy Charter School.

Is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School a good school?

Yes. Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks in the top 7.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?

Students at Savannah Classical Academy Charter School are 50% African American, 20% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School in?

Savannah-Chatham County

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