For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville, NC.
The top ranked public school in Grace is Ira B Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grace, Asheville, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville, NC include Ira B Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville?
the neighborhood of Grace, Asheville public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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