For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,276 students in 28778, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28778, NC are Artspace Charter School, Owen Middle School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28778 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28778, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28778, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artspace Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Owen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
28778, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28778, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28778, NC include Artspace Charter School, Owen Middle School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28778?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28778.
What is the racial composition of students in 28778?
28778 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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