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Best 27405 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,321 students in 27405, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27405, NC are Reedy Fork Elementary School, Gate City Charter and Brightwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27405, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27405, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Spry Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Huffine Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Ceasar Cone Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Aggie Academy
2207-b E. Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 398-5370
Gr: 3-5 | 85 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27405, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27405, NC include Reedy Fork Elementary School, Gate City Charter and Brightwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27405?
11 public elementary schools are located in 27405.
What is the racial composition of students in 27405?
27405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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