For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,476 students in 27406, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27406, NC are Alamance Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Erwin Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27406 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27406, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27406, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Gr: K-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Southeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4825 Woody Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Harris Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
George C Simkins Jr Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3511 East Lee St
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cyrus P Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Galway Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7340
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Next Generation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3740 South Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 271-9030
Gr: K-7 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Julius I Foust Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2610 Floyd Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8155
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8155
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Southern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Drake Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4266
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Allen Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Glendale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7325
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 294-7325
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Gillespie Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Martin Luther King Jr Dri
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8640
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 East Vandalia Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8275
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27406, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Gr: 9-12
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27406, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27406, NC include Alamance Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Erwin Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27406?
15 public elementary schools are located in 27406.
What is the racial composition of students in 27406?
27406 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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