For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,025 students in 28806, NC (there are , serving 1,258 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 28806, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28806, NC are Nesbitt Discovery Academy, West Buncombe Elementary School and Erwin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28806 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28806, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28806, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
West Buncombe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4282
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4282
Grades: K-4
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Erwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #44.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Grades: 5-12
| 694 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Francine Delany New School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Ic Imagine
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Grades: K-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #88.
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ridgelawn Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5028
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5028
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #1010.
Eblen Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Lee's Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5757
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5757
Grades: 5-6
| 555 students
Rank: #1111.
Erwin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Emma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Brickyard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4272
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4272
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #1313.
Johnston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Johnston Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4291
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4291
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asheville Peak Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
27 Balm Grove Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
28806, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asheville Primary (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
Buncombe Community Sch-west Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
128 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5040
Grades: 2-8
| 59 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28806, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28806, NC include Nesbitt Discovery Academy, West Buncombe Elementary School and Erwin High School.
How many public schools are located in 28806?
14 public schools are located in 28806.
What percentage of students in 28806 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 28806 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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