For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,617 students in 27405, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27405, NC are Reedy Fork Elementary School, Brightwood Elementary School and Gateway Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27405, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: #44.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Spry Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #55.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Huffine Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Ceasar Cone Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
27405, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27405, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27405, NC include Reedy Fork Elementary School, Brightwood Elementary School and Gateway Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in 27405?
6 public preschools are located in 27405.
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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