For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public elementary schools serving 117,507 students in Gwinnett County, GA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Gwinnett County, GA are Level Creek Elementary School, Johns Creek Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gwinnett County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gwinnett County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gwinnett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 1,077 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,513 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Puckett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2442 S Pucketts Mill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 765-5110
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 765-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
251 Highway 23 Ne
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 745-2370
Gr: PK-5 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
North Gwinnett Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Suwanee Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-5763
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 945-5763
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Crews Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,416 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 1,559 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1615 Old Peachtree Rd Nw
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3050
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 957-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Yi Hwang Academy Of Language Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Rivergreen Parkway - Suit
Duluth, GA 30096
(404) 623-0003
Duluth, GA 30096
(404) 623-0003
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Holly Brook Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 1,477 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Buford Senior Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-0414
Gr: 4-5 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1707 Hurricane Shoals Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6214
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2750 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Buford Academy
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960
Gr: 1-3 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Craig Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1075 Rocky Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 978-5560
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 978-5560
Gr: PK-5 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Head Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Hewatt Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Camp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
958 Cole Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1626
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 1,447 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Freeman's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2303 Old Peachtree Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 377-8955
Gr: PK-5 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Trip Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
841 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 1,415 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Fort Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1725 Auburn Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 932-7400
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 932-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Burnette Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3221 Mcginnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 546-2170
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 546-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,744 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Pounds Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-2224
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3333.
Five Forks Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Woodward Mill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2020 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 407-7590
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 407-7590
Gr: PK-5 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3535.
International Charter Academy Of Georgia
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3705 Engineering Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 604-0007
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 604-0007
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Gwinnett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
970 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Gwinnett Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
650 High Hope Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 995-6921
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 995-6921
Gr: 5-12
Hooper Renwick Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
56 Neal Blvd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 682-4290
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 682-4290
3705 Engineering Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 342-0089
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 342-0089
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5575 Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 342-0089
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 342-0089
Gr: 6-9 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Maxwell High School Of Technology (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
990 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
3159 Campus Dr Ste 100
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 301-7002
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Oakland Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
950 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gwinnett County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gwinnett County, GA include Level Creek Elementary School, Johns Creek Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School. Gwinnett County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gwinnett County?
116 public elementary schools are located in Gwinnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gwinnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gwinnett County include: Peachtree Elementary School vs. Simpson Elementary School, Alford Elementary School vs. Bethesda Elementary School, Graves Elementary School vs. Beaver Ridge Elementary School
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