Best Schools in Suwanee, Georgia
26 schools · 17 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $139,918
- Median home value
- $491,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
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.
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 | TOMORROWS HOPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
32 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | SAGE SCHOOL
Private
75 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | A.A.I.M.S. MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
30 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | THE GODDARD SCHOOL
Private
10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SUWANEE WEST
Private
6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | KIDS 'R' KIDS #21
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | SHADOWBROOK WEEKDAY SCHOOL
Private
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 | FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
229 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
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.
Quick Facts
- State
- Georgia
- Total Schools
- 26
- Elementary
- 17
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Districts
- 2
- Avg Rating
- 6.7/10
Resources
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently 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.