For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,643 students in 27406, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 27406 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27406, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27406, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27406, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27406, NC include Alamance Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Erwin Montessori.
How many public preschools are located in 27406?
9 public preschools are located in 27406.
What is the racial composition of students in 27406?
27406 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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