Calvary Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,235 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�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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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1961

School Calendar

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.:

% 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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Phillip Lee

Admissions Associate

Michelle Smeltzer

Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

EquestrianFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

Purple, Gold

School Mascot

Cavalier

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.

Source: Verified school update

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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 is the acceptance rate of Calvary Day School?

The acceptance rate of Calvary Day School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

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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The average private school tuition in Savannah, GA is $12,926 for elementary schools and $12,120 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Savannah, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).