For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 555 students in 28504, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28504, NC are Banks Elementary School and Lenoir County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28504 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28504, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28504, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Banks Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
28504, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Caswell Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2415 West Vernon Ave
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 208-3410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Kennedy Home (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2557 Cedar Dell Lane
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28504, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28504, NC include Banks Elementary School and Lenoir County Learning Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28504?
2 public preschools are located in 28504.
What is the racial composition of students in 28504?
28504 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% 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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