Public Schools
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School (SCCPS) system serves nearly 34,500 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. In the last three years, SCCPS system has made stronger gains in academic performance than any other school district in Georgia. Our elementary students exceed the national average on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. And, we offer advanced placement, international baccalaureate, and special education programs. The SCCPS system leads the state in the number of teachers earning National Board Certification, and is actively recruiting more professionals with advanced degrees.

Private Schools
Private schools in Savannah offer residents a spectrum of diversity and affordability for elementary, middle, and secondary education. They range in size from 80 to almost 1,500 students with tuition costs from $1,825 to $14,730.

The HOPE Scholarship and Grant Program is one of the state's most successful education initiatives. Launched in 1993, the Georgia lottery program has contributed $3.61 billion to its major education initiatives:

• Free college education for thousands of Georgia students
• Voluntary pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds
• From 1993 until 2003 the lottery program included the purchase of computer equipment and capital construction outlays to K-12 public schools, technical institutes, colleges, and universities

Savannah gets outstanding grades for higher education. Within Savannah alone, two colleges are part of the state's University System and one a part of the acclaimed State Department of Technical and Adult Education. There are also a number of higher education institutions within commuting distance of Savannah.