Best Chatham County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 6,934 students in Chatham County, GA (there are 59 public schools, serving 34,955 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average tuition cost is $12,407, which is lower than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,188.
71% of private schools in Chatham County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 6,934
  • Average Tuition: $12,407
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Chatham County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 6,934
  • Average Tuition: $12,407
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 29%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 22%
  • View Chatham County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Chatham County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Benedictine Military School
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12
All-boys (Catholic)
6502 Seawright Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 644-7000
Bethesda Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
All-boys (Christian)
9520 Ferguson Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-2055
Map of Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Catholic
1003 E Victory Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 547-8900
(1)
Calvary Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,235 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
4625 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 644-5080
Grace Ashtin Christian School For Girls Photo
Gr: 7-11 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-girls (Christian)
106 East 37th street
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 507-1185
(1)
The Habersham School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
4700 Skidaway Road Building B
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 509-0540
(17)
Hancock Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13
6600 Howard Foss Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-4500
(2)
Map of Ramah Junior Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
3400 Florence St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 233-3101
(2)
St. Andrew's School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
601 Penn Waller Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-4941
(7)
St. James Catholic School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 393 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
8412 Whitefield Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-3132
(2)
Map of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
7020 Concord Road
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 897-5224
St. Vincents Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
207 E Liberty St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-5508
Savannah Adventist Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
50 Godley Way
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 748-5977
Map of Savannah Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,198 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
824 Stillwood Drive
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 925-8800
(3)
Map of Advance Academy At Matthew Reardon Center For Autism
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students
Avg. class size: 33 students
Special Education School
6602 Abercorn Street Ste 200
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-9098
Butler Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Pentecostal
707 Little Neck Rd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 921-0088
Chatham Academy Photo
Gr: 2-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-4047
Map of Coastal Harbor Transition Center
Gr: 4-11 | 60 students
Special Education School
1150 Cornell Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-3911
Map of Eastgate Christian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Pentecostal
1735 Grove Point Rd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 927-0569
Map of Memorial Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
6500 Habersham
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 352-3545
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Chatham County Private Schools (Closed)

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
11500 Middleground Road
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 925-6249
Map of St. Michaels Catholic School
Gr: K-9 | 94 students
Catholic
714 Lovell Ave
Tybee Island, GA 31328
(912) 786-4507
Savannah Honor Academy Photo
Gr: K-5 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
5111 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(773) 573-7328
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
28 Schools
# Students
6,934 Students
161,876 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
719 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1214
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,407
$14,188
Average Summer Program Cost
$760
$593
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,417
$4,615
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$10.33 million
$43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
139 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
178 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
718 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
4,385 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,465 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chatham County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Chatham County, GA include St. Andrew's School, Benedictine Military School, and Calvary Day School.
How many private schools are located in Chatham County?
26 private schools are located in Chatham County.
How much do private schools cost in Chatham County?
The average tuition cost is $12,407, which is lower than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,188.
How diverse are private schools in Chatham County?
Chatham County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Chatham County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Chatham County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chatham County?
71% of private schools in Chatham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Chatham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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