For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,315 students in 28805, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28805, NC are Evergreen Community Charter, Bell Elementary School and Haw Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28805 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28805, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28805, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Bell Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-2173
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Maple Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-3789
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-3789
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Haw Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Bethesda Road
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-4022
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 298-4022
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Trinity Chapel Rd, Building
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 255-5102
Asheville, NC 28805
(828) 255-5102
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28805, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28805, NC include Evergreen Community Charter, Bell Elementary School and Haw Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28805?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28805.
What is the racial composition of students in 28805?
28805 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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