For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in 28804, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 741 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in 28804, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28804, NC are Ira B Jones Elementary School and Woodfin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28804 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28804, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28804, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Woodfin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Elk Mountain Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 232-4287
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 232-4287
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28804, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28804, NC include Ira B Jones Elementary School and Woodfin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28804, NC?
2 public schools are located in 28804, NC.
What percentage of students in 28804, NC go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in 28804, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28804, NC?
28804, NC public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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