For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,980 students in 27455, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC are Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27455 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27455, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27455, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3801 Nc Highway 150 East
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27455, NC include Northern Guilford Elementary School, Jesse Wharton Elementary School and Northern Guilford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27455?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27455.
What is the racial composition of students in 27455?
27455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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