Educating Future Generations
Living in Savannah means a variety of educational options from preschool through college, including an award-winning public school system, a variety of private schools and 16 area colleges and universities.
K-12 Education
Savannah teachers are making a difference in the classroom.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, focused on igniting a passion for learning, is nationally recognized for its innovative use of technology and its focus on each child and their future. The public school system has 20 elementary schools, 9 K-8, 8 middle schools, 11 public high schools and 5 charter schools.
Savannah is also home to more than 30 top-tier, award-winning private schools.
Top 15
Savannah Arts Academy is consistently a Top 15 High School in Georgia
US News and World Report, 2025
670
high school students in dual enrollment receiving college credits
Savannah Chatham County Public School System
#1
The STEM Academy at Bartlett awarded #1 STEM middle school nationwide
Future of Education Technology Conference
Chatham County K-12 Schools
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Student Teacher Ratio | 14.34 |
| Total Enrollment | 38,583 |
| Graduation Rate | 87.80% |
Source: Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), 2024
K-12 Specialty Programs within Chatham County
| School | Program | Initiative/Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Elementary | STEAM Magnet | STEAM-focused curriculum with hands-on learning |
| Heard Elementary | Advanced Learning/STEM Elementary School | Advanced STEM education |
| Hodge Elementary | Medical and Allied Health | Introduces students to Healthcare Education |
| J.G. Smith Elementary | Traditional and Core Knowledge | Technology integrated, focused learning approach |
| Largo-Tibet Elementary | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| Pooler Elementary | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| West Chatham Elementary | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| Gould Elementary | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| May Howard Elementary | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| Marshpoint Elementary | Environmental Sciences/STEAM | Allows students to apply STEM/STEAM concepts to real world scenarios |
| Charles Ellis Montessori Academy K–8 | Montessori Choice | Self-paced, development-centered learning |
| E. F. Garrison K–8 | Visual and Performing Arts Choice | Audition-based arts program |
| Isle of Hope K–8 | Leader in Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| Ellis K–8 | Montessori Choice | Self-paced, development-centered learning |
| Coastal Middle | International Baccalaureate Middle Years | Focused on cultural immersion/understanding and building multilingual skills |
| DeRenne Middle | Medical and Allied Health | Develops interests/skills related to healthcare professions through field trips/hands on learning |
| Hubert Middle | Innovative Learning Academy | Rigorous STEAM education w/ project based learning |
| Southwest Middle | Cinematic Studies | Focused on cultural immersion/understanding and building multilingual skills |
| STEM Academy at Bartlett Middle | Science, Technology, Engineering and Math | Engineering based, students introduced to advanced tech programs (VEX, MakerSpace, etc) to foster skills in STEM fields |
| Myers Middle | Leader In Me | Focusing on culture, academics and leadership |
| Beach High | Medical and Allied Health | Opportunity to become PCT's or Phlebotomists through clinical rotations |
| Groves High | Maritime Logistics | Students can become Certified Logistic Technicians after capstone completion |
| Groves High | Aviation Manufacturing & Service Program | Partnered w/ SAV Tech, Gulfstream; Offers chance at certifications which lead to direct employment after High School in Adv. Manufacturing fields; Chance to complete apprenticeships at Gulfstream while in school |
| Islands High | Veterinary Science | Offers internships, coursework in basic agriculture and veterinary science |
| Islands High | Environmental Science | Students complete professional level research projects |
| Jenkins High | School of Engineering | Fosters STEM skills, opportunity for free college credit |
| Johnson High | International Baccalaureate | Accelerated learning producing self motivated/advanced students |
| Liberal Studies at Savannah High | STEAM Career Academy | STEAM Career Academy |
| Savannah Arts Academy | Visual and Performing Arts | Robust performing arts program providing collegiate opportunities |
| Savannah Early College High | Early College | Dual-enrollment program, students complete high school and can earn 2 years of transferable college credits/associates degree simultaneously |
| Windsor Forest High School | Aviation Drone Program | Focused on the aerospace environment, basics of aicraft navigation and communication methods for safe aircraft operations, and foundation to prepare to earn a commercial license to pilot an unmanned aircraft system |
| Windsor Forest High School | Construction/Electrical | Collaboration with local business and industry partners in the construction and electrical industries |
| Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career | Career and Technical | Advanced technical training promoting global leadership skills |
Source: Savannah Chatham County Public School System, 2026
