For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in 31408, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31408, GA are Garden City Elementary School and Mercer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31408 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31408, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31408, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4037 Kessler Ave
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6820
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Mercer Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Priscilla D. Thomas Way
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6700
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
31408, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Elementary School At Scott (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
402 Market St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6851
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6851
Savannah Corporate Performance Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 695-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 695-6750
Sccpss Early College Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
100 Wheathill Rd
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-2520
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-2520
151 Coach Joe Turner St
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 965-6750
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31408, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31408, GA include Garden City Elementary School and Mercer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31408?
2 public elementary schools are located in 31408.
What is the racial composition of students in 31408?
31408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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