Hancock Day School

Hancock Day School is a coeducational, nonsectarian independent school located in Savannah, Georgia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has an enrollment of approximately 419 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6.6, which supports small class sizes and personalized attention. The school’s character is nonsectarian, meaning it does not affiliate with any religious organization, and it is a member of the State Independent School Association. Hancock Day School offers a full-day kindergarten program, with classes running five days a week, and the kindergarten cutoff date is five years old by September 1. The school day lasts seven hours, and the school year comprises 180 days. Tuition for the 2026-2027 year ranges from $14,175 to $16,600, which includes classroom materials, textbooks, all in-town field trips, student supplies, and all-you-can-eat lunches. Extracurricular activities, out-of-town trips for grades 2-8, uniforms, and extended care are billed separately. Financial aid is available, and the school participates in the Georgia Promise ESA voucher program. Families can apply by submitting applications by January 16, 2026, with enrollment contracts and a $1,000 deposit due by March 6, 2026. Hancock Day School offers aftercare until 5:30 PM, with monthly and drop-in rates. The school also provides a lunch program and has a library on campus. The school does not support homeschooling and has not published specific details about its curriculum model or assessment methods. Overall, Hancock Day School provides a comprehensive environment for elementary and middle school students, emphasizing academic excellence and community involvement.