For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,866 students in 27106, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 928 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 27106, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27106, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1055 Yorkshire Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 825 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Jefferson School Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Tabor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
342 Petree Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #88.
Forsyth Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #99.
Speas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Polo Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #1010.
Old Town Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3930 Reynolda Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #1111.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
Rank: #1212.
Gibson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Walker Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27106, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27106?
13 public schools are located in 27106.
What percentage of students in 27106 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 27106 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27106?
27106 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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