For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,357 students in 31405, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31405, GA are Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31405 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31405, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31405, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Lamara Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6530
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6530
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 Lee Blvd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6630
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Hodge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Clinch Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5200
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Buckhalter Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Gould Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4910 Pineland Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5400
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Haven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5111 Dillon Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6501
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Mercer Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Montgomery St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6700
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #99.
Derenne Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Clinch St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
31405, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3609 Hopkins Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5527
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5527
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2001 Cynthia Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 651-7386
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 651-7386
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1009 Clinch Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5900
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 201-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
500 Washington Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 853 students
5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 443-5777
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 443-5777
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
3400 Florance Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4200
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31405, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31405, GA include Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31405?
10 public elementary schools are located in 31405.
What is the racial composition of students in 31405?
31405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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