For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,106 students in 27105, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 473 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27105, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27105, NC are Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27105 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27105, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27105, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quality Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5012-d Lansing Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 744-7138
Grades: K-12
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Paisley Ib Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4168
Grades: 6-10
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Carver High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3545 Carver School Road
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
North Forsyth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5705 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 661-4880
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 661-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,111 students
Rank: #55.
Ibraham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5036 Old Walkertown
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6771
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6771
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Cook Literacy Model School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 11th Street Nw
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4201
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4201
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #77.
North Hills Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Alspaugh Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4176
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4176
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Grades: 6-10
| 136 students
Rank: #99.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1010.
Kimberley Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Old Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6731
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6731
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4527 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6788
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6788
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashley Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1647 Ashley School Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4203
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4203
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1313.
Mineral Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4559 Ogburn Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-6733
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
27105, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1612 E 14th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 725-7507
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
3545 Carver School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 727-2987
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27105, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27105, NC include Quality Education Academy, Paisley Ib Magnet School and Carver High School.
How many public schools are located in 27105?
13 public schools are located in 27105.
What percentage of students in 27105 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27105 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27105?
27105 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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