For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,616 students in 28787, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28787, NC are Weaverville Elementary School, North Windy Ridge Intermediate and North Buncombe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28787 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28787, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28787, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weaverville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-3127
Gr: 2-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
North Windy Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Doan Road
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 658-1892
Gr: 5-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
North Buncombe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Flat Creek Church Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-6054
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
39 S Main Street
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Weaverville, NC 28787
(828) 645-4275
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28787, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28787, NC include Weaverville Elementary School, North Windy Ridge Intermediate and North Buncombe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28787?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28787.
What is the racial composition of students in 28787?
28787 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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