For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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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