Calvary Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,235 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Calvary Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Calvary Day School
Nursery	200
Pre-K	63
Kind	82
1	76
2	54
3	65
4	54
5	52
6	75
7	70
8	77
9	103
10	102
11	91
12	71

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Nursery enrollment highest with 200 students, far above every other grade and more than double Grade 9’s 103.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1961

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Student Body

Total Students

1,235 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

64%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1250

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform based

Number of AP Courses

33 courses

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K - $8,845 Kindergarten: $9,945 1st - 5th grade: $10,495 6th - 8th grade: $10,895 9th-12th grade: $11,095

% on Financial Aid

21%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,250

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Phillip Lee

Admissions Associate

Michelle Smeltzer

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

EquestrianFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtChoir

Full Fine Arts Program featuring Band

School Notes

At Calvary Day School, our mission is to provide aChrist-Centered educational exprience for students starting at six weeks old through the 12th Grade.
Our program focuses on the development of the total student-spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

At Calvary Day School, our mission is to provide aChrist-Centered educational exprience for students inPre-Kindergarten through the 12th Grade.
Our program focuses on the development of the total student-spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calvary Day School cost?

Calvary Day School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What sports does Calvary Day School offer?

Calvary Day School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Calvary Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.

What is Calvary Day School's ranking?

Calvary Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Calvary Day School?

The application deadline for Calvary Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Calvary Day School located?

Calvary Day School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 5 other private schools located in Midtown.

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