For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,578 students in 28501, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28501, NC are Contentnea-savannah School, Southeast Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28501 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28501, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28501, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Contentnea-savannah School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Gr: PK-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mcdaniels Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28501, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
Gr: K-12
Kinston Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2000 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0210
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
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
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 28501, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28501, NC include Contentnea-savannah School, Southeast Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28501?
3 public preschools are located in 28501.
What is the racial composition of students in 28501?
28501 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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