Calvary Day School

Calvary Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4625 Waters Ave,  Savannah, GA
4.1
3.1
1,031 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. James Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$11,095
Religious Affiliation
Baptist

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
82
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
33
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
84%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
White
69.6%
Black
20.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Hispanic
1.6%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Athletes in Georgia
#50 Best Christian Schools in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 81 Students
Georgia Southern University 73 Students
Mercer University 53 Students
Georgia College & State University 48 Students
Kennesaw State University 47 Students
Georgia State University 46 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 31 Students
Georgia Southern University - Armstrong 30 Students
Auburn University 23 Students
Emory University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 40 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Business 24 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students
Finance 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Mathematics 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 138 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/30/2024
My son transferred from a local public school into Calvary and has been excelling. I'm very happy with Calvary & my son's academic improvement since starting Calvary is tremendous. The school Has a great sense of community and offers so many extracurricular sport and arts programs.
5.0 Parent
7/23/2024
The Family feel and the dedication of the Teachers, Staff, and Administration to love and teach our kids in a Christ-centered way have far exceeded our expectations.
4.0 Parent
5/22/2024
Calvary is a good private school but has become increasingly expensive due to the lack of quality public schools. It provides a quality education, but the value-to-quality ratio is lower than expected.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/9/2025
Stay far away from Calvary. They put off an image on social media that they are Christian based but the administration acts far from it. They discriminate against any child who shows signs of disability by falsely accusing them of behavioral issues. Stories of incident's are inconsistent and out of...
5.0 parent
1/19/2025
I have 3 children attending school here. Two in ELC and one in 5th grade. I absolutely love the teachers. They take time to help each student individually. My daughter has made High honors and principal list since she attended 1st grade. The ELC teachers take their jobs very serious. I love knowing...
1.0 other
1/29/2024
My opinion,I was told the academics is the best. Your child can attend the best Universities from anywhere. Anyone can Teach at a Private School. You only need a GED to teach at a private school. Leadership needs to be changed! The behavior and atmosphere is just like politics today. You will get a...
1.0 parent
1/26/2024
They hate children, even though this is a school. Taking my child to Spokane instead, they care more I heard.

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Calvary Day School is a private Baptist school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 4625 Waters Ave in Savannah, GA. Annual tuition is $11,095. The school has a total enrollment of 1,031 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Calvary Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $289,062. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Habersham School, Benedictine Military School, Memorial Day School, and more. Learn more about what Savannah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Calvary Day School.

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