For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,285 students in 28806, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in 28806, NC are The Franklin School Of Innovation, Francine Delany New School and Ic Imagine. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 28806 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 28806, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28806, NC Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Franklin School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61 Innovation Dr
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 318-8140
Gr: 5-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Francine Delany New School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
119 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 236-9441
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Ic Imagine
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Champion Way
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 633-6491
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Asheville Peak Academy
Charter School
27 Balm Grove Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 333-5430
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 charter schools in 28806, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in 28806, NC include The Franklin School Of Innovation, Francine Delany New School and Ic Imagine.
How many public charter schools are located in 28806?
4 public charter schools are located in 28806.
What is the racial composition of students in 28806?
28806 public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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