For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,717 students in 27106, NC (there are , serving 928 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 27106, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC are Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 27106 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27106, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27106, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Meadowlark Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Meadowlark Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4228
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Sally Kirk Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4222
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Mount Tabor High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
342 Petree Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Forsyth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5426 Shattalon Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 922-1121
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Murray Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4161
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27106, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27106, NC include Sherwood Forest Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School and Meadowlark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27106?
13 public schools are located in 27106.
What percentage of students in 27106 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 27106 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27106?
27106 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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