For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,980 students in 27455, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC are Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27455 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27455, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27455, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Nc Highway 150 East
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC include Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27455?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27455.
What is the racial composition of students in 27455?
27455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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