For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,580 students in 27101, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27101, NC are The Downtown School, Virtual Academy and Diggs-latham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27101 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27101, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27101, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Downtown School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Cherry Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4125
Grades: PK-8
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Cherry St. Suite 250
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4296
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4296
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Diggs-latham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
986 Hutton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4102
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4102
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Petree Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3815 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4141
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
27101, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Grades: 5-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27101, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27101, NC include The Downtown School, Virtual Academy and Diggs-latham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27101?
4 public preschools are located in 27101.
What is the racial composition of students in 27101?
27101 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% 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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