Best 27284 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,514 students in 27284, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27284, NC are Piney Grove Elementary School, Sedge Garden Elementary School and Cash Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27284 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27284, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27284, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Piney Grove Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4122
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Sedge Garden Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Sedge Garden Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 771-4545
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Old Hollow Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4174
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Caleb's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Salem Crossing Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6757
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Kimmel Farm Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4672 Ebert Rd
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Kernersville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
512 W Mountain Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Union Cross Traditional Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 High Point Road
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 703-4233
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27284, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27284, NC include Piney Grove Elementary School, Sedge Garden Elementary School and Cash Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27284?
7 public preschools are located in 27284.
What is the racial composition of students in 27284?
27284 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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