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Ranked 167 of 246 in North Carolina
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The Downtown School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public magnet school with grades Pre-K - 8 in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. High academics are a school norm; students almost every year show high proficiency in reading and math. Teachers here are a highly experienced group of professionals, with 98% of teachers having more than three years of teaching experience. The Downtown School employs low teacher-student ratios of 12:1, which offers each teacher the chance to know students as they come together as part of this community in person. This classroom community in an orderly environment helps to provide students with each chance to hear and participate in a respectful, safe space. As a public school, it provides everything families want, but with its magnet status, active family involvement, and unbelievably great ratings, the Downtown School remains among the foremost choices for members looking for the best elementary school in North Carolina.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
409 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
Being Updated
On August 29, 2025, fourth-graders from The Downtown School visited a Forsyth County Commissioners meeting as part of a social studies lesson about how government decision-making works.
Q: Is project-based learning used at The Downtown School?
A: Yes, students use hands-on project-based learning to learn from lessons through real-life experiences!
Q: How do students participate in the arts at The Downtown School?
A: Students can participate in music, drama, and visual arts programs.
Q: Does The Downtown School have bus transportation?
A: Yes, district buses are available for eligible students.
Q: Do parents get involved with activities at The Downtown School?
A: Yes, Parents get involved in school events, classroom projects, and community partners to support the school.
Q: What enrichment opportunities does The Downtown School provide?
A: Students can choose electives and clubs that help them develop leadership and teamwork.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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