For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,397 students in 27104, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27104, NC are Whitaker Elementary School, Brunson Elementary School and South Fork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27104 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27104, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27104, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Buena Vista Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Brunson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4206
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4332 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4231
Winston Salem, NC 27104
(336) 703-4231
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27104, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27104, NC include Whitaker Elementary School, Brunson Elementary School and South Fork Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27104?
3 public preschools are located in 27104.
What is the racial composition of students in 27104?
27104 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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