For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,649 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27405, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Spry Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2545
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Swann Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Cypress Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8110
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 East Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 954-1344
Gr: K-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Huffine Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Ceasar Cone Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Scale School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 545-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1111.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
2207-b E. Cone Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 398-5370
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 398-5370
Gr: 3-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
27405, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4571 Reedy Fork Pkwy
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 370-8220
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
High School Ahead Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 294-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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?
12 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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