For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: PK-4 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
28806, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Asheville Primary (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
441 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 350-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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
Gr: 2-8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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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