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Best 28806 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,043 students in 28806, NC (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,311 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 28806, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28806, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nesbitt Discovery Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Bingham Rd Ste 10
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 271-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
West Buncombe Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4282
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Erwin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Lees Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Francine Delany New School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Gr: K-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Ridgelawn Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5028
Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Eblen Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Lee's Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 255-5757
Gr: 5-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Erwin Middle School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4264
Gr: 7-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Emma Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Brickyard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4272
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Johnston Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4291
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Asheville Peak Academy
Charter School
27 Balm Grove Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 239-3550
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

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 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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