For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,375 students in Ashe County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashe County, NC are Mountain View Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashe County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashe County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2789 Hwy 221 N
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 982-4200
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 982-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5778 Nc Hwy 88 W
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-4500
Warrensville, NC 28693
(336) 384-4500
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4083 Us Hwy 221s
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 649-8210
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ashe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box Gen Del
Fleetwood, NC 28626
(336) 877-3387
Fleetwood, NC 28626
(336) 877-3387
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 68
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
West Jefferson, NC 28694
(336) 246-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashe County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashe County, NC include Mountain View Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashe County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ashe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashe County?
Ashe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ashe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashe County include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School
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