For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 496 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah, GA.
The top-ranked public school in Hillcrest Area is Shuman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuman Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Goebel Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-4500
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 395-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah, GA include Shuman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest Area, Savannah public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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