For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,497 students in Buncombe County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Buncombe County, NC are Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Lucy S. Herring Elementary School and Asheville Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Buncombe County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buncombe County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isaac Dickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Hill Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6800
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 350-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Asheville Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 145 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ridgelawn Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ira B Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
544 Kimberly Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 350-6700
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 350-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Buncombe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buncombe County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Buncombe County, NC include Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Lucy S. Herring Elementary School and Asheville Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Buncombe County, NC?
5 public preschools are located in Buncombe County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe County, NC?
Buncombe County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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