For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,432 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Midtown are Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School and Hodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA (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.
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: #44.
Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Hopkins Streeet
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Grades: 1-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA include Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School and Hodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah?
7 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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