Top 5 Best Lenoir County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,826 students in Lenoir County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lenoir County, NC are Banks Elementary School, Pink Hill Elementary School and La Grange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenoir County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Lenoir County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Lenoir County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Banks Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pink Hill Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2666 Hc Turner Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572
(252) 568-4176
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
La Grange Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 W Railroad St
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Contentnea-savannah School
Math: 30% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #55.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lenoir County, NC

Lenoir County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Caswell Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Lewis School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lenoir County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lenoir County, NC include Banks Elementary School, Pink Hill Elementary School and La Grange Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lenoir County, NC?
6 public preschools are located in Lenoir County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir County, NC?
Lenoir County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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