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Best Schools in Snellville, Georgia

16 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High

Public: 14
Private: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10
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Choosing a school in Snellville?

Use this page to compare every school in Snellville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Pharr Elementary School

9.4/10

Elementary · Gwinnett County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Britt Elementary School

8.3/10

Elementary · Gwinnett County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Anderson-Livsey Elementary School

8.3/10

Elementary · Gwinnett County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Snellville for 2026 are Pharr Elementary School (9.4/10), Britt Elementary School (8.3/10), and Anderson-Livsey Elementary School (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

16

14 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.6

out of 10

Median Home

$295,750

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Pharr Elementary School

Rates 9.4/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Snellville schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Snellville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Snellville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 14 rated schools; 16 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pharr Elementary School9.4 / 10
2Britt Elementary School8.3 / 10
3Anderson-Livsey Elementary School8.3 / 10
4Brookwood Elementary School7.7 / 10
5Brookwood High School7.3 / 10
6Shiloh Middle School7.0 / 10
7Partee Elementary School6.8 / 10
8South Gwinnett High School6.1 / 10
9Shiloh Elementary School6.0 / 10
10Snellville Middle School5.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.6/10

43% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$90,277

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$295,750

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
39%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
38 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
82%

Of occupied housing units

How Snellville compares

Georgia rank

#86 of 243

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$90k

129% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

14

Gwinnett County runs Snellville's public schools

14 public schools. Gwinnett County is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Snellville is a Gwinnett County school (14 of 14).

Among 14 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 9.4 — the spread is inside Snellville, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Snellville, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia gives parents a compact but solid public school market to work with. The city's 14 ranked public schools carry an average score of 6.3 out of 10 — a performance floor that sits comfortably in the mid-range and gives most families a reasonable starting point without needing to hunt aggressively for outliers.

The upper tier is narrow but real. Three schools, or 21% of the ranked total, score 7.0 or higher. Partee Elementary leads the city at 7.6, followed closely by Anderson-Livsey Elementary at 7.5 — two strong elementary options within a point of each other. Annistown Elementary rounds out the top tier at 7.0. Parents of school-age children prioritizing elementary placement have clear, well-defined targets here.

The middle and broader elementary layers hold up reasonably well. Snellville Middle School scores 6.8, matching Brookwood Elementary, which puts the most likely transition point — from elementary to middle — in consistent territory. A family moving through Partee or Anderson-Livsey into Snellville Middle won't face a dramatic quality drop; the scores track closely. That continuity matters for parents thinking across a child's full primary arc, not just the next enrollment decision.

The practical takeaway for parents: Snellville rewards those who prioritize elementary placement. The gap between the top three schools and the city average is meaningful — Partee's 7.6 sits more than a full point above the 6.3 mean — so school-zone research at the elementary level pays off here more than it might in a flatter market. Families already zoned for Partee or Anderson-Livsey are in the strongest position the city offers. Those with flexibility should check attendance boundaries against those two schools before committing to a specific neighborhood. At the middle level, Snellville's single ranked middle school takes much of the guesswork out of the equation.

Filter by ZIP:30039(8)30078(8)

Elementary Schools

11 schools
#SchoolRating
1807 students · Pre-K–5th9.4
2598 students · Pre-K–5th8.3
3676 students · Pre-K–5th8.3
41,477 students · Pre-K–5th7.7
5777 students · Pre-K–5th6.8
6713 students · Pre-K–5th6.0
7658 students · Pre-K–5th5.5
8723 students · Pre-K–5th4.8
91,005 students · Pre-K–5th3.6
Private Schools2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

113 students · Pre-K–KindergartenNot Rated
Show all 11 elementary schools in Snellville

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

2 schools
#SchoolRating
11,571 students · 6th–8th7.0
2876 students · 6th–8th5.8

High Schools

3 schools
#SchoolRating
13,880 students · 9th–12th7.3
22,588 students · 9th–12th6.1
32,200 students · 9th–12th5.7

Schools in Snellville

Snellville, Georgia · 16 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$90,277

Median Home Value

$295,750

Median Rent

$1,746/mo

Population

92,783

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

82%

Avg Commute

38 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Community Profile

Snellville has a median household income of $90,277. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $295,750, with a median rent of $1,746/month. The local poverty rate of 8.8% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State
Georgia
Elementary
11
Middle
2
High
3

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Top metros statewide by school count.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Snellville, Georgia

How many schools are in Snellville, Georgia?

Snellville has 16 schools, including 14 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Snellville, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Snellville is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Snellville, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Snellville on MySchoolScout is Pharr Elementary School with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Snellville, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Snellville on MySchoolScout is Pharr Elementary School with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Snellville, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Snellville on MySchoolScout is Shiloh Middle School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best high school in Snellville, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Snellville on MySchoolScout is Brookwood High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.

How many school districts serve Snellville, Georgia?

Snellville is served by 1 school district: Gwinnett County.

What is the education level in Snellville, Georgia?

According to Census data, 39% of adults in Snellville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Snellville, Georgia?

The median household income in Snellville is approximately $90,277 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Snellville, Georgia?

Yes, Snellville has 2 private schools alongside 14 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Snellville, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Snellville is 12.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Snellville, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.