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Best 28502 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 149 students in 28502, NC.

The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school in zipcode 28502 have an score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28502, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28502, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Children's Village Academy

Charter School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

701 North Adkin Street
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 elementary schools in 28502, NC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 28502, NC include Children's Village Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in 28502?

1 public elementary schools are located in 28502.

What is the racial composition of students in 28502?

28502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).