For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 790 students in 27408, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27408, NC are Irving Park Elementary School and James Y Joyner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27408 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 27408, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27408, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27408, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27408, NC include Irving Park Elementary School and James Y Joyner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27408?
2 public preschools are located in 27408.
What is the racial composition of students in 27408?
27408 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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