Welcome - Savannah Schools
"I will study and prepare, and someday my opportunity will come."
--Abraham Lincoln
Educational opportunities in Savannah are as diverse as its population. The list below includes information and periodic updates that can help you find classes (degreed and enrichment only) on everything from cooking to flying a Cessna! Prepare yourself for the workplace or add more enriching skills to your repertoire!
Chatham County Education
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System comprises over fifty area schools (K-12). Additional specialty programs focus on particular areas of study. The Performance Arts Academy at Savannah High, for example, requires an audition for acceptance.
Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr. can be reached at 208 Bull Street. Phone: (912) 201-5600.
For information regarding communications and community engagement, contact
Bucky Burnsed, Director of Communications and Media Relations, at 912-201-5656.
Private School Education
Available for those who choose it,
Savannah Country Day (PK-12) is Savannah's preeminent college preparatory school providing a rigorous, supportive learning environment, especially for students who wish to challenge themselves with high expectations. Country Day is parents' wisest investment in preparing their children for success in college and beyond.
The two major Catholic High Schools are
Benedictine Military School (for boys) and St. Vincent's Academy (for girls).
For those seeking Baptist instruction,
Bible Baptist,
Calvary Baptist and
Memorial Day School are popular choices.
Savannah Christian Preparatory School is the most highly attended faith-based high school. An adjunct campus midtown contributes to its high student count.
St. Andrew's School is also an Independent PK-12 school, scenically located on Wilmington Island.
For online articles about private school education and financial aid, check out
Private School Review.
You can also read over parent comments at
greatschools. This site also gives you the tools to compare schools nationwide.
Homework Assistance:
Homework assistance in reading, language arts and mathematics available at various locations around Savannah from 2:45-6:15 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. for students in grades 1-12, ages 6-18. Trained tutors, computer availability, instruction materials and a snack are provided each afternoon. Call (912) 351-3842 for more information.