Premier Dalton McGuinty says he doesn't think creating schools tailored to black students is a good idea.

The Toronto District School Board is exploring the idea of an African-centred alternative school which would target students from kindergarten to Grade 8.

Advocates say the current system is failing black students, and they would like to have a school that better reflects their heritage.

But McGuinty says the idea of having a black alternative school makes him "personally uncomfortable."

He says the decision lies with the Toronto school board, but he says students are better off in diverse classrooms, learning side by side.

The Toronto school board is expected to report back on the idea later this month.