Hancock combines strong academics with meaningful relationships and a close-knit community. Our PreK-8 model gives students the space to grow with confidence, independence, and purpose.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year are open now, with a priority application deadline of February 5, 2027.
Rolling Admissions: After the priority deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis from March through August.
The best way to experience Hancock is to see our students and teachers in action.
Join us for an Admissions Preview or Open House.
Our PreK-8 model gives children the time and space to grow at an age-appropriate pace. Younger students have older students to admire, while middle school students become leaders and role models on campus.
With an average class size of 15 students, teachers can provide personalised attention and build relationships with every child.
Our PreK-8 model gives students the time and space to grow at an age-appropriate pace while building confidence and leadership.
Students are truly known by their teachers and surrounded by a community that supports and encourages them every step of the way.
The lessons these students are learning while at HDS will last a lifetime.
We're excited to get to know your family. Our admissions process is designed to help you learn more about Hancock while giving us the opportunity to get to know your child.
Visit Hancock through an Admissions Preview, Open House, or select Friday campus tour.
Complete the HDS Online Application and submit the $175 non-refundable application fee.
Complete the assessment testing and submit recommendations & school records.
Admissions decisions are emailed to families during the third week of February.
Everything you need to know about admissions, academics, and life at Hancock Day School - all in one place.
Hancock is an independent, nonsectarian school serving students from PreK (age 4) through 8th grade. As Savannah's only school of its kind, we focus exclusively on these formative years — building deep roots in academics and character so students are ready to fly into the most competitive high schools in the region.
Hancock pairs rigorous academics with intentional character development in a tight-knit, values-driven community. Our PreK–8 focus means we're specialists in this stage of a child's development, not generalists, and our small class sizes ensure every student is genuinely known. The result is graduates who are both high-achieving and grounded — confident in who they are and prepared for what comes next.
The Hancock Way is our shared ethos — an aspirational standard for how we learn, lead, and treat one another. It includes personal responsibility, shared accountability, civility, and the belief that character isn't just taught, it's lived. Students engage with a core Hancock Value every month through community gatherings and service.
Our graduates consistently place into and excel at Savannah's most competitive high schools. Because preparing students for that next step is central to our mission, we work closely with families throughout middle school on high school placement — and our reputation with area high schools speaks to how well-prepared our students arrive.
Tuition for the current school year ranges from $14,175 for PreK to $16,600 for 8th grade, with grades in between scaled accordingly. Visit our Tuition page for the full schedule and details on what's included.
Yes. Hancock families have access to several tuition assistance options, including the Georgia Promise Scholarship, Apogee Scholarships, and a multi-child discount. We're happy to walk you through what's available during your visit.
The path is straightforward: Inquiry → Visit (Admissions Preview or private tour) → Application → Testing → Decision. Applications include a $175 fee, and we offer age-appropriate readiness assessments for our youngest students and ISEE testing for grades 2–8. Students applying to grades 4–8 may also schedule an optional Shadow Day to experience a day in the life at Hancock.
Rolling admissions for the 2026–2027 school year are open now, with applications accepted on a space-available basis. Applications for 2027–2028 opened September 1, 2026, with testing in January and February and admissions decisions emailed in late February.
PreK students must turn 4 on or before September 1, and Kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before September 1.
Small — and intentionally so. Small class sizes are core to who we are, allowing teachers to know each student personally, tailor instruction, and build the strong school-home partnership Hancock families value.
Our academic program is a deliberate progression. Primary School builds confidence in phonics, reading, and math fundamentals in a nurturing environment. Lower School introduces greater autonomy, letter grades, and the work habits that prepare students for Middle School. By 8th grade, students take on rigorous coursework, leadership opportunities, and community service — graduating with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in any high school environment.
Hancock students enjoy a robust athletics program, fine arts, events and traditions that bring our community together, and after-school care. We believe a well-rounded education includes the arts, athletics, and the friendships built through shared experiences.
Hancock's community is genuinely close-knit. From morning greetings to afternoon carpool, our families, teachers, and students know one another. Parents are partners in their children's education, and many of our families describe Hancock as feeling like an extension of home.
The best way to know if Hancock is right for your family is to see us in person. Submit the inquiry form on this page and our admissions team will reach out to arrange an Admissions Preview or private tour.
Come see the Hancock difference and discover a community where your child can grow with confidence.
