For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
27101, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3605 Old Greensboro Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-6754
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
280 South Liberty St
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 748-3838
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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).