For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,202 students in 27106, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27106, NC are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27106, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1055 Yorkshire Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 774-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4208
Grades: PK-5
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Jefferson School Lane
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4215
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Speas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W Polo Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4135
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #66.
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3930 Reynolda Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4283
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Walker Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4212
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27106, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27106, NC include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27106?
8 public preschools are located in 27106.
What is the racial composition of students in 27106?
27106 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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