For the 2026 school year, there are 2 alternative public preschools serving 75 students in North Carolina.
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina are Kingswood School and Lenoir County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in North Carolina (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina?
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina include Kingswood School and Lenoir County Learning Academy.
How many alternative public preschools are located in North Carolina?
2 alternative public preschools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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