For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 492 students in 28804, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 28804 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28804, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28804, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ira B Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
544 Kimberly Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 350-6700
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 350-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Woodfin Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Elk Mountain Road
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 232-4287
Asheville, NC 28804
(828) 232-4287
Gr: K-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28804, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28804, NC include Ira B Jones Elementary School and Woodfin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28804?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28804.
What is the racial composition of students in 28804?
28804 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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