For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,505 students in 28712, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28712, NC are Brevard Elementary School, Brevard Middle School and Pisgah Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28712 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28712, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28712, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
28712, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28712, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28712, NC include Brevard Elementary School, Brevard Middle School and Pisgah Forest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28712?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28712.
What is the racial composition of students in 28712?
28712 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% 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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