For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 149 students in 28502, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 28502, NC is Children's Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 28502 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28502, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28502, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Children's Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Adkin Street
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 28502, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 28502, NC include Children's Village Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 28502?
1 public charter schools are located in 28502.
What is the racial composition of students in 28502?
28502 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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