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Best Lenoir County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,075 students in Lenoir County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lenoir County, NC are Banks Elementary School, Pink Hill Elementary School and Contentnea-savannah 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 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lenoir County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lenoir County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2148 Falling Creek Rd
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pink Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2666 Hc Turner Road
Pink Hill, NC 28572
(252) 568-4176
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Contentnea-savannah School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Ferrell Road
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-8591
Gr: PK-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
402 W Railroad St
La Grange, NC 28551
(252) 566-4036
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Hwy 58 South
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9081
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Mcdaniels Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4210
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 E Highland Ave
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

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 Contentnea-savannah School.
How many public preschools are located in Lenoir County?
7 public preschools are located in Lenoir County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir County?
Lenoir County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lenoir County are often viewed compared to one another?

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