For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,670 students in 27101, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27101, NC are The Arts Based School, The Downtown School and Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27101 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27101, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27101, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Arts Based School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-4116
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
The Downtown School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 N Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 E. 12th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
Rank: #44.
Diggs-latham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
986 Hutton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4102
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4102
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
J F Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4143
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Petree Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4141
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6732
Grades: 6-12
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 E 12th St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-2292
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 727-2292
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
27101, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
The Steam Academy Of Winston Salem (Closed 2014)
Charter School
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Grades: 5-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27101, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27101, NC include The Arts Based School, The Downtown School and Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27101, NC?
8 public elementary schools are located in 27101, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27101, NC?
27101, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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