For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,269 students in Sylva, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylva, NC are Fairview School, Scotts Creek School and Jackson Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylva, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sylva have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Sylva, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Creek School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylva, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylva, NC include Fairview School, Scotts Creek School and Jackson Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sylva?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sylva.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylva?
Sylva public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Sylva are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sylva include: Scotts Creek School vs. Fairview School, Fairview School vs. Scotts Creek School
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