Guilford County is host to 3 public universities, 4 private colleges, a community college that spans two campuses as well as several technical schools. Options for public eduction include neighborhood schools, magnets schools and charter schools. There are also homeschooling support groups and numerous private schools.
In this article you will find links to educational institutions for elementary through college and vocational schools, as well as other educational service organizations.
If you have a suggestion for this article, or a question about education in Guilford County that you would like answered here, please leave it in the Comments. If you would like to contribute to this article, please send us an email.
Public Schools
Guilford County School sytem is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students. It is made up of 68 Elementary Schools, serving grades K through 5, and in some instances, Pre-K through 5, 21 Middle Schools, 25 High Schools, and two special education schools (Gateway and McIver special education centers). There are also 39 Magnet and Choice Schools. Residents also have the option of attending any of XX Charter Schools. Neighborhood school attendance is assigned based on where you live. The schools follow a standard cirriculum. Magnet schools are public schools that offer specialized educational opportunities such as global studies, Spanish immersion, or open philosphy. Charter Schools are available by application and are tuition free.
Guilford County School System
Links to Guilford County School Websites
Guilford County Magnet Schools
Charter Schools in Guilford County
- Phoenix Academy- 4020 Meeting Way at Mendenhall, High Point, Phone (336)869-0079
Find more information about Charter Schools in Guilford County:
Alternative Public Schools
The High School Ahead Academy
Gateway Education Center
McIver Education Center
GCS Newcomers School
SCALE Academy
Twilight High School
Private Schools
A Child's Garden Quaker Early School
1128 New Garden Rd., Greensboro, (336) 299-0964
American Hebrew Academy
4334 Hobbs Rd.,Greensboro, (336) 217-7000
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
1725 NC HWY 66 South, Kernersville, (336) 564-1010
B'Nai Shalom Day School
804 Winview Dr # A, Greensboro, (336) 855-5091
Brookhaven Country Day School
3207 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, (336) 545-5300
Brookside Montessori School
736 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, (336) 996-5351
Caldwell Academy
2900 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, (336) 665-1161
Canterbury School
5400 Old Lake Jeanette Rd., Greensboro, (336) 288-2007
Covenant Christian Day School
1414 Cliffwood Dr., Greensboro, (336) 370-1222
Greensboro Academy
4049 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, (336) 286-8404
Greensboro Day School
5401 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro - (336) 288-8590
Greensboro Islamic Academy
2023 16th St, Greensboro - (336) 375-4138
Greensboro Montessori School
2856 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, (336) 668-0119
Guilford Day School
3310 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, (336) 282-7044
Hayworth Christian School
1696 Westchester Dr., High Point, (336) 882-3126
High Point Christian Academy
307 N Rotary Dr., High Point, (336) 841-8702
High Point Friends School
800-A Quaker Ln., High Point, (336) 886-5516
Holy Trinity Day School
605 N Greene St., Greensboro, (336) 275-7726
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
605 Barbee Ave., High Point, (336) 887-2613
New Garden Friends School
2015 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Greensboro - (336) 299-0964
Oak Ridge Military Academy
2317 Oak Ridge Rd, Oak Ridge - (336) 643-1797
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
2205 W Market St., Greensboro, (336) 275-1522
The Piedmont School
815 Old Mill Road, High Point, (336) 883-0992
Ridgefield Acadamy
2015 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Greensboro, (336) 665-1200
St. Pius X Catholic SchoolK-8
2200 N Elm St.,Greensboro, (336) 273-9865
Shining Light Academy
4530 W Wendover Ave.,Greensboro, (336) 299-9688
Tri-City Junior Academy
8000 Clinard Farms Rd., High Point, (336) 665-9822
Vandalia Christian School
3925 Pleasant Garden Rd.,Greensboro, (336) 379-8380
Wesleyan Christian Academy
1917 North Centennial Street, High Point, (336) 884-3333
Westchester Country Day School
2045 N Old Greensboro Rd., High Point, (336) 869-2128
Homeschooling
There are currently 1,283 homeschools registered in Guilford County, according to the NC Department of Nonpublic Education. Learn more about Homeschooling in Guilford County by exploring the following links:
Greensboro Public Library HomeSchoolers Resource
Greensboro Homeschool Association
Tri-County Area Home Educators (TCAHE)
The Home Educator Support Co-Op (The SCOOP)
Colleges and Universities
Bennett College
900 E. Washington Street, Greensboro - (336) 517-2100
Greensboro College
815 West Market Street, Greensboro NC, (800) 346-8226
Guilford College
5800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, (336) 316-2000
High Point University
833 Montlieu Ave, High Point, (336) 841-9000
John Wesley College
2314 N Centenniel St., High Point, (336) 889-2262
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 East Market St., Greensboro, (336) 334-7500
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
1000 Spring Garden Street Greensboro, (336) 334-5000
Technical / Vocational Schools
Guilford Technical Community College
601 High Point Rd., Jamestown Campus (336) 334-4822
3505 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro (336)
901 S. Main St., High Point, (336)
ECPI College of Technology
7802 Airport Center Drive, Greensboro, (336) 665-1400
Strayer University
4900 Koger Blvd., Greensboro, (336) 315-7800
Carolina Beauty School
2001 E Wendover Ave., Greensboro, (336) 272-2966
Dan Mohr Real Estate School
1400 Battleground Ave #150, Greensboro, (336) 274-9994
Henderson Nail Academy
2881 Immanuel Rd., Greensboro, (336) 299-0062
Leon's Beauty School
1410 W. Lee St., Greensboro, (336) 274-4601
See Also
Find Colleges and Universities all over the world by using Greensboro Public Library's College Preparation Links
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.