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Savannah Country Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Savannah, GA

824 Stillwood Dr, Savannah, GA 31419

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Georgia
  • The largest independent school in Savannah
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Savannah since at least 2011

Savannah Country Day School is an independent private school in Savannah, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,004 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 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
1,004
Teachers
103.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 492 girls, 512 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of independent schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    848’11–12857’13–14843’15–16861’17–18832’19–20967’21–221,004’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K199
    K58
    168
    271
    378
    466
    568
    677
    761
    885
    9101
    10100
    1182
    1289

    Student body

    White77%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian5%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Savannah Country 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 Savannah Country Day School

    What grades does Savannah Country Day School serve?

    Savannah Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Savannah Country Day School?

    About 1,004 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Savannah Country 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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