What types of schools are available in Asheville, North Carolina?

Asheville, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Asheville, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Asheville, North Carolina?

There are 34 schools in Asheville, North Carolina, serving 17,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Asheville?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Asheville, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 34 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

17,461

Total Students

Across Asheville

14.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

34 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,239 students at Ic Imagine.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Asheville High

publichighGrade 9-12

419 Mcdowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803

Isaac Dickson Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

125 Hill Street, Asheville, NC 28801

241 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Lucy S. Herring Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806

Ira B Jones Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

544 Kimberly Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

211 S French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Francine Delany New School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

119 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806

charter schoolhighK-12

110 Champion Way, Asheville, NC 28806

The Franklin School Of Innovation

charter schoolhighGrade 5-12

61 Innovation Dr, Asheville, NC 28806

60 Lees Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806

90 Maple Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28805

753 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

20 Erwin Middle School Road, Asheville, NC 28806

37 Brickyard Road, Asheville, NC 28806

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina is home to 34 schools serving over 17,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Asheville, North Carolina?

There are 34 schools in Asheville, serving 17,461 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Asheville?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Asheville include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Asheville?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Asheville is 14.3:1.

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