For the 2025 school year, there are 2 alternative public preschools serving 79 students in North Carolina.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina are Kingswood School and Lenoir County Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in North Carolina (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Grades: PK-12
| 7 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in North Carolina include Kingswood School and Lenoir County Learning Academy.
How many alternative public preschools are located in North Carolina?
2 alternative public preschools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 78% 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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