Summary:
Zip code 27040, covering the Pfafftown area of North Carolina, is served by exactly one elementary school: Vienna Elementary, which enrolls 755 students in grades PK–5 within the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district. Vienna Elementary is a standout school by any measure, ranking in the 93rd and 92nd percentiles statewide in the two most recent school years before slipping slightly to the 86th percentile in 2025–2026. It has consistently earned 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and its student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 is favorable for individualized instruction.
Academically, Vienna Elementary outperforms its district and the state by wide margins in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in the 2025–2026 school year, 3rd grade math proficiency was 84% compared to 66.4% statewide, while 3rd grade reading reached 76% versus 55.6% statewide. Even in 5th grade, where scores dipped year over year, science proficiency (77.7%) remained well above the state average (67.7%). The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6% is dramatically lower than the district's 33.6% and the state's 24.2%, indicating strong attendance and engagement. About 31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, placing the school in a moderate-poverty category, yet its performance suggests effective support across student backgrounds.
Families in zip code 27040 should know that Vienna Elementary is a clear educational bright spot despite its district's overall 2-star rating and 35th percentile state ranking. The school ranks among the top 14% of North Carolina elementary schools, and while a few 5th grade scores softened from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026—such as reading dropping from 79.4% to 67.6%—the school remains highly competitive. Its low absenteeism, strong test results, and consistent statewide recognition make Vienna Elementary an excellent choice in the Pfafftown area, and one of the stronger schools within the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools system.
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