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Best Kinston Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,133 students in Kinston, NC.

The top-ranked public preschools in Kinston, NC are Banks Elementary School, Contentnea-savannah School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kinston, NC public preschools have an score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Kinston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Kinston, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Banks Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
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2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Contentnea-savannah School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
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3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591

Gr: PK-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Southeast Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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201 Mcdaniels Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210

Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Northeast Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
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1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166

Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Lenoir County Learning Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264

Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

C H Bynum Elementary School (Closed 2010)

100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166

Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Caswell Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410

Gr: Inquire with school

Dobbs School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511

Gr: K-12

Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432

Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Kinston Charter Academy (Closed 2014)

Charter School

2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210

Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Lewis School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456

Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Teachers Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2010)

500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225

Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kinston, NC?

The top-ranked public preschools in Kinston, NC include Banks Elementary School, Contentnea-savannah School and Southeast Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Kinston?

5 public preschools are located in Kinston.

What is the racial composition of students in Kinston?

Kinston public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).