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Best Guilford County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 52 public preschools serving 23,061 students in Guilford County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Guilford County, NC are Oak Ridge Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Alamance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guilford County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Guilford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Guilford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2050 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 643-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9112 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235
(336) 275-4332
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Stokesdale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8025 Us Highway 158
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(336) 643-8420
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Florence Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7605 Florence School Road
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Trindale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Balfour Dr
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
John Van Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Camden Road
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Pleasant Garden Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4833 Pleasant Garden Road
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
(336) 674-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Gibsonville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 East Joyner Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-4214
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6120 Burlington Road
Sedalia, NC 27342
(336) 449-4711
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Kirkman Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2905
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Shadybrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Shadybrook Rd
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Mcleansville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5315 Frieden Church Rd
Mc Leansville, NC 27301
(336) 698-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Triangle Lake Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Clara J Peck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 West Florida Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 370-8235
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2727.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Union Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3523 Triangle Lake Road
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 819-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Monticello-brown Summit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5006 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3232.
Montlieu Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Allen Jay Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 East Springfield Road
High Point, NC 27263
(336) 434-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Stage Coach Trail
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5844
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3535.
James Y Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Normandy Road
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Guilford County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Guilford County, NC include Oak Ridge Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School and Alamance Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Guilford County?
53 public preschools are located in Guilford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guilford County?
Guilford County public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Guilford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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