For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 149 students in Kinston, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Kinston, NC is Children's Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kinston, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Kinston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kinston, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Children's Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Adkin Street
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Kinston, NC 28502
(252) 939-1958
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Kinston, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bynum Blvd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-4166
Grades: K-5
| 207 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
Dobbs School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3060 Dobbs Farm Rd
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-0511
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
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4432
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Lewis School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 North Independence Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-3456
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
500 Marcella Dr
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 527-0225
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Kinston, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Kinston, NC include Children's Village Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Kinston?
1 public charter schools are located in Kinston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kinston?
Kinston public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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