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Best Greensboro Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 public elementary schools serving 32,619 students in Greensboro, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greensboro, NC are Greensboro Academy, Ep Pearce Elementary School and Sternberger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greensboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greensboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Greensboro, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ep Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2006 Pleasant Ridge Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 605-5480
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Sternberger Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
518 North Holden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7390
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Brooks Global Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Ashland Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8228
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
General Greene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2015
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 482-3855
Gr: K-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Guilford Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Northwest School Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-3333
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Alamance Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Williams Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 697-3177
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Northern Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3801 Nc Highway 150 East
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 656-4032
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Kernodle Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Drawbridge Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-3717
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jesse Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5813 Lake Brandt Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 545-3700
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northern Guilford Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 Simpson-calhoun Road
Greensboro, NC 27455
(336) 605-3342
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
John Van Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Camden Road
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 294-7360
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3720 Pinetop Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 545-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 Drake Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4325
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1016 Lincoln Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-3471
Gr: 4-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Erwin Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 West Terrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8151
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Morehead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4630 Tower Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 294-7370
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
David D Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 South Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 370-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Triad Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Creek Ridge Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 676-5350
Gr: K-12 | 1,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 316-5870
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Kiser Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
716 Benjamin Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Irving Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1310 Sunset Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 370-8225
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Chimney Springs Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 316-5820
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Willoughby Boulevard
Greensboro, NC 27408
(336) 545-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Southeast Guilford Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Woody Mill Road
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 674-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Bluford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Tuscaloosa Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 370-8120
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
The Experiential School Of Greensboro
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 890-8374
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Reedy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4571 Reedy Fork Parkway
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 656-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4211 Chateau Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 Harris Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 316-5888
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Clara J Peck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 West Florida Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
(336) 370-8235
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Gate City Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Flemingfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 617-5900
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Merritt Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 294-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Brightwood School Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Greensboro, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greensboro, NC include Greensboro Academy, Ep Pearce Elementary School and Sternberger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greensboro?
61 public elementary schools are located in Greensboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensboro?
Greensboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greensboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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