For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,226 students in 27407, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27407, NC are Pilot Elementary School, Edwin A Alderman Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27407 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27407, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27407, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Guilford Elearning University Prep
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Martin Luther King Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 522-6330
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 522-6330
Gr: K-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Sedgefield Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Groometown Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5858
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5858
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27407, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27407, NC include Pilot Elementary School, Edwin A Alderman Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27407?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27407.
What is the racial composition of students in 27407?
27407 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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