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6.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Suwanee, Georgia

26 schools · 17 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other

Public: 16
Private: 10
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
Estimated Scores: 27%

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.7/10

41% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$139,918

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$491,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
63%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
79%

Of occupied housing units

How Suwanee compares

Georgia rank

#86 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$140k

201% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

22

About Schools in Suwanee, Georgia

Suwanee's public schools give parents a strong starting point. The city has 16 ranked public schools carrying an average score of 7.1 out of 10. Six of those schools — 38% of the total — score 7 or higher. That ratio signals genuine system-wide consistency, not a handful of outliers skewing the mean. Parents researching Suwanee aren't gambling on a single strong school in an otherwise mediocre landscape.

The elementary tier is where Suwanee's performance concentrates. Level Creek Elementary School tops the city at 8.9 out of 10, the highest-rated school in Suwanee. Suwanee Elementary follows at 8.6, then Roberts Elementary at 8.4, Riverside Elementary at 7.9, and Burnette Elementary at 7.4. Every one of Suwanee's five top-rated schools is an elementary campus. Families with younger children are looking at a market where their strongest options are densely clustered, making school zone targeting especially high-value.

The 7.1 city average across all 16 schools matters for a second reason: it tells you the field behind the headliners is competitive, too. Level Creek's 8.9 isn't pulling a weak group up — the floor here is real. Families who land outside the top-tier boundary zones still have access to schools performing above a basic threshold.

For parents choosing between neighborhoods, the move is simple: pull the school boundary maps before committing to an address. The 1.5-point spread between Level Creek at 8.9 and Burnette at 7.4 — just within the top five — shows that specific zones deliver meaningfully different outcomes. Families with elementary-age children get the best return by targeting Level Creek, Suwanee Elementary, or Roberts Elementary attendance zones directly. In a city where 38% of schools score 7-plus, there's real choice — but the right address still determines how much of that choice a family can access.

Filter by ZIP: 30024 (26)

Elementary Schools

17 schools
# School Rating
1 1,077 students · Pre-K–5th 8.3
2 651 students · Pre-K–5th 8.2
3 1,003 students · Pre-K–5th 7.7
4 963 students · Pre-K–5th 7.3
5 700 students · Pre-K–5th 7.1
6 874 students · Pre-K–5th 7.0
7 810 students · Pre-K–5th 6.7
8 818 students · Pre-K–5th 6.1
9 958 students · Pre-K–5th 5.8
10 871 students · Pre-K–5th 5.5
Private Schools 7 schools

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

1 32 students · Pre-K–1st Not Rated
2 75 students · Kindergarten–6th Not Rated
3 30 students · Pre-K–2nd Not Rated
4 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten Not Rated
5 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten Not Rated
6 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten Not Rated
7 25 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten Not Rated

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,513 students · 6th–8th 6.2
2 932 students · 6th–8th 5.8

High Schools

4 schools
# School Rating
1 3,201 students · 9th–12th 6.6
2 3,067 students · 9th–12th 6.1
3 2,605 students · 9th–12th 6.0
4 3,304 students · 9th–12th 5.4

Other Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 229 students · Kindergarten–12th Not Rated
2 238 students · Kindergarten–12th Not Rated
3 240 students · Pre-K–12th Not Rated

Schools in Suwanee

Suwanee, Georgia · 26 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$139,918

Median Home Value

$491,400

Median Rent

$1,872/mo

Population

85,106

College Educated

63%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Community Profile

Suwanee has a median household income of $139,918. It is a well-educated community where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $491,400, with a median rent of $1,872/month. The local poverty rate of 5.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Suwanee, Georgia

How many schools are in Suwanee, Georgia?

Suwanee has 26 schools, including 16 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Suwanee, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Suwanee is 6.7 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

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

The top-ranked school in Suwanee on MySchoolScout is Level Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Suwanee, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Suwanee on MySchoolScout is Level Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Suwanee, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Suwanee on MySchoolScout is Riverwatch Middle School with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Suwanee, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Suwanee on MySchoolScout is Lambert High School with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Suwanee, Georgia?

Suwanee is served by 2 school districts: Forsyth County, Gwinnett County.

What is the education level in Suwanee, Georgia?

According to Census data, 63% of adults in Suwanee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Suwanee, Georgia?

The median household income in Suwanee is approximately $139,918 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Suwanee, Georgia?

Yes, Suwanee has 10 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Tomorrows Hope Montessori School with a score of 8.3/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Suwanee is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Suwanee, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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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.