Barnwell Elementary School Overview
Barnwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Johns Creek, Georgia and teaches about 700 students. This school was founded in 1986 and is part of the Fulton County School System. The Barnwell Elementary School mascot is the “Bear” and features red and blue school colors.
Academic Summary and Awards
Barnwell Elementary School has received several teacher awards including the NELC Principal of the Year award, Georgia Teacher of the Year, and PTA School of Excellence.
Barnwell was given a 9 out of 10 overall school rating by GreatSchools and a perfect 10 out of 10 rating for student test scores.
Grade Levels
Barnwell Elementary School serves students in Pre-K through 5th Grade.
After-school Daycare Programs
- Building Character – Wednesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Challenge Island – Tuesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- The Coder School – Mondays from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Championship Chess – Tuesdays from 2:25 PM – 3:35 PM
- Guitar Club – Wednesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
- Kidz Keys – Wednesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
- Kid Fun Yoga – Tuesdays from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Feeder Schools
The following schools are where Barnwell Elementary School students attend after 5th Grade:
- Autrey Mill Middle School
- Haynes Bridge Middle School
- Johns Creek High School
- Centennial High School
Barnwell Elementary School Location
Barnwell Elementary is located at 9425 Barnwell Road Johns Creek, GA 30022 near Country Club of the South and Newtown Park.

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