Summary:
There are four elementary schools serving grades PK-5 or PK-8 in Savannah’s 31419 zip code, all part of the Savannah-Chatham County district, where all schools serve predominantly low-income families with free/reduced lunch rates between 77% and 84%.
Georgetown School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 64th percentile statewide. It leads every school in this area in math proficiency at nearly every grade level—for example, 53.6% of 3rd graders and 63.2% of 4th graders meet state standards, compared to roughly 30-36% at the other schools. Georgetown also posts an extraordinary 89.4% proficiency on the Algebra I End of Course exam, nearly double the state average, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 9.5% (half the state average). It also spends the most per student ($18,842) and has the smallest class sizes (11.4:1 ratio). Windsor Forest Elementary School is the most improved school, jumping from the 26th to the 40th percentile over two years, though its 4th grade math score of 53% is an outlier compared to its 3rd and 5th grade scores around 31%. Pulaski Elementary School has declined sharply, falling from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, with math proficiency dropping from 33% in 3rd grade to just 16.5% in 7th grade. Southwest Elementary School consistently ranks at the bottom with a 1-star rating, the lowest math scores (20-35% proficiency), the highest chronic absenteeism (18%), and the lowest per-student spending ($15,546).
For parents, the data shows a clear pattern: schools with more resources and better attendance achieve stronger results. Georgetown proves that high-poverty schools can excel with investment and effective programming, while Windsor Forest shows upward momentum worth watching. Pulaski’s declining middle-grade performance and Southwest’s persistent struggles suggest families should weigh these trends carefully when choosing a school.
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