For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,934 students in 27410, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27410, NC are Greensboro Academy, Ep Pearce Elementary School and Sternberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27410 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27410, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27410, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Ep Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2006 Pleasant Ridge Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 605-5480
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 605-5480
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Sternberger Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
518 North Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7390
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7390
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Kernodle Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Drawbridge Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #55.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Morehead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4630 Tower Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7370
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7370
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #88.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5844
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5844
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #99.
Western Guilford Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 College Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5833
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5833
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1010.
Doris Henderson Newcomers School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Friendway Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5883
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5883
Grades: 3-12
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27410, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27410, NC include Greensboro Academy, Ep Pearce Elementary School and Sternberger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27410?
10 public elementary schools are located in 27410.
What is the racial composition of students in 27410?
27410 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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