For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 869 students in 27401, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27401, NC are Washington Elementary School and Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 27401 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27401, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27401, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8290
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3931 Naco Road
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8150
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
27401, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Imani Institute Charter (Closed 2007)
Charter School
201 N Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 333-9484
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Peeler Open Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8270
Gr: 5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27401, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27401, NC include Washington Elementary School and Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27401?
2 public preschools are located in 27401.
What is the racial composition of students in 27401?
27401 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% 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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