For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,283 students in 28806, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28806, NC are Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, Hall Fletcher Elementary School and Sand Hill-venable Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28806 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28806, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28806, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Sulphur Springs Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Hall Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ridgelawn Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Sand Hill-venable Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 Sand Hill School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5028
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 670-5028
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Johnston Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4291
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 232-4291
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
28806, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Asheville Primary (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 145 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28806, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28806, NC include Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, Hall Fletcher Elementary School and Sand Hill-venable Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28806?
4 public preschools are located in 28806.
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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