Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School's student population of 365 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Virtuous. Be Studious.
School Rankings
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School's ranking?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is ranked #589 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Savannah Classical Academy Charter School often compared to?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
365 students attend Savannah Classical Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Savannah Classical Academy Charter School?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Savannah Classical Academy Charter School offer ?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Savannah Classical Academy Charter School part of?
Savannah Classical Academy Charter School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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