For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 781 students in 27103, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27103, NC are Moore Magnet Elementary School and Bolton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27103 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27103, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27103, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Knollwood Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 727-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Bolton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Bolton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 703-4247
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 703-4247
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
27103, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3683-b Old Lexington Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 497-1243
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27103, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27103, NC include Moore Magnet Elementary School and Bolton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27103?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27103.
What is the racial composition of students in 27103?
27103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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