For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,855 students in 27127, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27127, NC are Friedberg Elementary School, Clemmons Middle School and Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27127 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27127, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27127, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friedberg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1131 Friedberg Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 764-2059
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 764-2059
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Clemmons Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3785 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ward Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3775 Fraternity Church Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4235
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4235
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Konnoak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Renon Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4163
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4163
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Griffith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1385 W Clemmonsville Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4245
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4245
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Carter G. Woodson School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 Goldfloss Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 723-6838
Gr: K-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #77.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4648 Ebert Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-6762
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-6762
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Main Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S. Main Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4185
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Konnoak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 Haverhill Street
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4165
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 703-4165
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
27127, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12th Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 W Clemmonsville Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 727-2604
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27127, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27127, NC include Friedberg Elementary School, Clemmons Middle School and Ward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27127?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27127.
What is the racial composition of students in 27127?
27127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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