For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,369 students in 31405, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31405, GA are Ellis Elementary School, Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy and Derenne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31405 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31405, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31405, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Hopkins Streeet
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5516
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5516
Gr: 1-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Derenne Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Clinch St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 31405, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31405, GA include Ellis Elementary School, Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy and Derenne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31405?
4 public middle schools are located in 31405.
What is the racial composition of students in 31405?
31405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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