For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,330 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
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
Grades: K-7
| 419 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
27406, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 517-1832
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8295
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
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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