For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 14,011 students in 30044, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30044, GA are Crews Middle School, Gwin Oaks Elementary School and Craig Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30044 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30044, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30044, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #22.
Gwin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Gwin Oaks Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 1,056 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,084 students
Rank: #44.
Five Forks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133
Grades: 6-8
| 2,026 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Cruse Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 923-4131
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 923-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,441 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 962-5015
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 962-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kanoheda Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Herrington Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 682-4221
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 682-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #99.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Bethesda School Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 921-2000
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 921-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1010.
Corley Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Pleasant Hill Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 924-5330
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 924-5330
Grades: PK-5
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1111.
Alford Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 924-5300
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 924-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #1212.
Baggett Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2136 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6100
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 994 students
30044, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
970 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,272 students
Maxwell High School Of Technology (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
990 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakland Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
950 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30044, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30044, GA include Crews Middle School, Gwin Oaks Elementary School and Craig Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30044?
12 public elementary schools are located in 30044.
What is the racial composition of students in 30044?
30044 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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