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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gwinnett County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 141 public schools serving 176,418 students in Gwinnett County, GA (there are 71 private schools, serving 15,889 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Gwinnett County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Gwinnett County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Gwinnett County, GA are Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Level Creek Elementary School and Johns Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gwinnett County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gwinnett County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gwinnett County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Lambert High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
805 Nichols Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 3,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
North Gwinnett High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Level Creek Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-9558
Gr: 9-12 | 3,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 765-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
251 Buford Highway
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Suwanee Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-5763
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Crews Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 1,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1615 Old Peachtree Rd Nw
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4550 Rivergreen Parkway - Suit
Duluth, GA 30096
(404) 623-0003
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1330 Holly Brook Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Gr: 3-5 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Buford Academy
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Gr: 1-2 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2626.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1075 Rocky Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 978-5560
Gr: PK-5 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2727.
Head Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Hewatt Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Buford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2455 Buford Hwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-6768
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Camp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
958 Cole Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 1,425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Old Peachtree Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955
Gr: PK-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Trip Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
841 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 1,589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1255 Dogwood Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 972-7642
Gr: 9-12 | 3,803 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Fort Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1725 Auburn Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 932-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
Burnette Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3221 Mcginnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 546-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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