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Calvary Day School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Savannah, GA

4625 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Savannah
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Savannah since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Savannah, Georgia, Calvary Day School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,100 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 65% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,100
Teachers
110 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10
Boys and girls
Coed · 537 girls, 563 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 93% of Christian schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 189 Christian schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    665’11–12596’13–14681’15–16636’17–18684’19–20971’21–221,100’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K247
    K74
    171
    281
    372
    462
    563
    685
    765
    891
    9110
    10117
    11107
    12102

    Student body

    White67%
    Black19%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Calvary Day School whether it takes part.

    More about Georgia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Calvary Day School

    What grades does Calvary Day School serve?

    Calvary Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Calvary Day School?

    About 1,100 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Calvary Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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