Public schools in Suwanee, GA
16 open public schools with an address in Suwanee, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,733
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Suwanee public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Suwanee, GA: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,733 students, an average of 1,421 per school. The largest campus is Lambert High School (3,249 students), and the largest elementary school is Level Creek Elementary School (1,051).
Gwinnett County operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Suwanee campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Suwanee
Elementary schools in Suwanee
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnette Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 664 | 12.6:1 | |
| Johns Creek Elementary Forsyth County | PK–05 | 888 | 16:1 | |
| Level Creek Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 1,051 | 14.9:1 | |
| Parsons Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 882 | 13.2:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 919 | 14.5:1 | |
| Roberts Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 946 | 14.6:1 | |
| Settles Bridge Elementary School Forsyth County | PK–05 | 741 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sharon Elementary School Forsyth County | PK–05 | 865 | 14.8:1 | |
| Suwanee Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 637 | 12.6:1 | |
| Walnut Grove Elementary School Gwinnett County | PK–05 | 819 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Suwanee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Middle School Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 944 | 15.1:1 | |
| Riverwatch Middle School Forsyth County | 06–08 | 1,455 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Suwanee
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Hill High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 2,485 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lambert High School Forsyth County | 09–12 | 3,249 | 19.5:1 | |
| North Gwinnett High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 3,033 | 18.2:1 | |
| Peachtree Ridge High School Gwinnett County | 09–12 | 3,155 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic16.2%
- Black16.4%
- Asian37.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Suwanee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,733 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Suwanee
How many public schools are in Suwanee, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Suwanee: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 22,733 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Suwanee?
Schools with an address in Suwanee belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gwinnett County (11 schools), Forsyth County (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Suwanee?
Lambert High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Suwanee, with 3,249 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Suwanee?
No school with an address in Suwanee is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Suwanee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Suwanee public schools is 15:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Suwanee guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities