Ellis Elementary School

Ellis Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
220 E 49th St,  Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
4.1
3.3
425 Students
B
Niche Grade
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy serves around 500 students in an iconic 1929 two-story building. For decades, the school has been committed to helping students in a supportive and individualized way. As the first public Montessori school in Georgia, the academy is dedicated to providing students from kindergarten to eighth grade with a hands-on education that follows their interests and strengths. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 allows educators to provide specific instruction to each student, promoting the love for learning and academic success. The gorgeous campus is located in the heart of the Ardsley Park neighborhood and holds historical value throughout the community. With historic homes and large oak trees surrounding the school, students and teachers have beautiful views outside the classroom windows. Students at the academy typically test on par with the state average and take pride in joining extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletic program, offering sports like volleyball, basketball, soccer, swimming, cross-country and more. Pupils at Ellis Montessori take pride in being Bobcats, and many students attend sporting events to cheer on their classmates. Between the academic success, athletic opportunities and stunning landscaping, Charles Ellis Montessori Academy is highly regarded around the Savannah area.

School Details

Head of School
Tanya Melville
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.8%
State Average
13%
Science
4.5%
State Average
9.3%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
229:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
49.4%
Black
35.4%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 6 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
3/25/2015
It's old and crumbling but it works
5.0 NicheUser
3/25/2015
Everything is easily available to students and it is a really safe environment. The staff is made up of people who are generally good and honest and they care about the well being of the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/21/2014
This is my son's first year at Ellis Montessori Academy. I am pleased with the welcoming school atmosphere and the Montessori method of learning. His teachers are enthusiastic and there is an active PTA group.
4.0 parent
1/27/2010
1.0 parent
1/29/2009

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